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Stop Freaking Out!
Avoid cyberchondria: Use a cool head when surfing the Net.
self-diagnosis using online feedback can also be counterproduc- tive and even dangerous. Experts have a name for it: cyberchondria. It’s the Internet
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cousin to hypochondria, and it can lead to panic and bad deci- sions. According to research by the Microsoft Corp. — and they should know — eight in 10 American adults look for medical information on the Web from time to time. You probably are one of them. While much valuable data can be gleaned from qualified
ooking for answers to troubling physical symptoms on the Internet is common. It’s cheaper than going to the doctor, and information is retrieved instantaneously. Unfortunately,
sites, quackery and misinformation abound, which should be obvious to anybody who surfs the Net. Gathering information is one thing; self-diagnosing without
medical training can lead to trouble. Stick to Web sites sponsored by reliable sources (such as government sites), and if you have a health problem, don’t scare yourself by Googling “cancer” for every ache and pain; see a health-care professional instead. Appropriate and effective treatment — not to mention peace of mind — is well worth the cost. And when it comes to the Internet, stick to the more essential content: cats playing pianos.
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