Is Twitter Becoming the Real Facebook Alternative?

Let me preface this by saying that in the end, this is not just about Facebook and Twitter. Both companies provide services and features that overlap with plenty of other players out there – companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and others. We tend to think about Facebook and Twitter, however, as the frontrunners when it comes to social networking.

Can Twitter give Facebook a run for its money? Tell us what you think.

It would appear that Twitter is getting more serious about competing with Facebook. Obviously there has been a lot of overlap between the two social networks (though neither actually likes to be called “social network”), but Twitter is getting a lot more aggressive in its strategy.

Facebook has certainly become a lot more Twitter-like over the years, particularly with its news feed feature, but Twitter has done little to become more Facebook-like. However, this week alone, Twitter has launched the new “follow” button which can already be seen right alongside the Facebook “like” button on many sites. It has also announced a new photo upload feature and search revamp to make results more relevant – both things Facebook offers.

There are way more people using Facebook than Twitter, but Twitter use is growing. A new report from Pew Internet finds that 13% of adult Internet users have used Twitter (up from 8% in November 2010), and that Twitter use is spreading to a wider range of ages. Those between the ages of 25 and 44 have experienced notable adoption growth since late 2010, though the younger the generation, it appears, the 

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Sleep Disorders in Traumatic Brain Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury and Sleep Disorders

"Sleep disturbances occur with increased frequency in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) compared with the general population. These encompass sleep apnea syndromes, post-traumatic hypersomnia, insomnia, and related conditions. Poor sleep can have adverse impacts on cognition, attention, and judgment. In those with TBI, disrupted sleep has been shown to impair rehabilitation efforts and progression, and is associated with diminished quality of life measures. The current military conflicts in the Middle East have focused renewed attention on this topic, because many military veterans are affected by TBI. Given the youth of this demographic, management of TBI will be an ongoing challenge for the healthcare community for years to come."

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12 tips for better heart health

How do you get a healthier heart, right now? The answer sounds too good to be true: “By simply leading a healthier life,” according to Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart Program and author of Dr. Nieca Goldberg’s Complete Guide to Women’s Health.

That’s because even small, steady changes in your life mean a stronger, more efficient heart. “More than half of heart disease is preventable, and studies have shown that 90% of heart attacks in women can be prevented,” she adds. Further, the latest study in Archives of Internal Medicine shows that women who eat loads of veggies, fruit, whole grains, fish, and legumes; drink moderate amounts of alcohol; exercise; maintain a healthy weight; and don’t smoke have a whopping 92% decreased risk of having a heart attack compared with women with less healthy diets and habits."

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"How Do You Handle Stress?": Heart Disease Community - Support Group

James Beckerman, MD, FACC posted:
Stress is a part of life. All of us have busy schedules, a demanding boss, and/or a nosy neighbor, not to mention the challenges of a well-intentioned mother-in-law, a sick child, or financial concerns. But the ways in which each of us processes life's imperfections can result in variations in production of stress hormones, blood pressure and heart rate, and general mood. These factors may impact an individual's risk of developing heart disease.

While many people assume that a more aggressive, goal-oriented 'Type A' personality is associated with a significantly increased risk of heart disease, it actually seems that our emotional states -- like anger, depression, and anxiety -- play a larger role. People who have Type A personalities, who have adapted well to a more intense set of life demands, may actually be able to more effectively handle individual stressful situations as they come along in daily living than the more easy-going Type B personality. But either group of people may experience increased risk if their coping mechanisms are contributing to more overall stress in their life."

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