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Avatars Could Help People Lose Weight, Fight Prejudice: Online Presence Can Positively Affect Physical Health And Well-Being
November 8, 2012 by NewsBot
Internet-based interactive games and social media outlets have become intertwined with the physical realities of millions of people around the world. When an individual strongly identifies with the cyber representation of themselves, known as an avatar, the electronic doppelganger can influence that person's health and appearance, according to a University of Missouri researcher's study...