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A survey of nearly 900 caregivers and visitors to CarePages.com, whose mission is to ensure that no one faces a health challenge alone, found that 99 percent believed emotional support can have a positive effect on the healing process. With stories like Lisa's and Barbie's, it's hard not to believe that the Internet is transforming health care. Proving the true power of love, online health sites and social networks are helping doctors and hospitals treat the whole person - a patient's mind and spirit along with the illness. A recent white paper released by CarePages.com explores the implications of these trends and recent research.

"It takes more than medicine to heal. We must meet our most elemental needs for personal connections and community, too, and the Internet is rapidly evolving to meet those needs," says Dr. Sharon Langshur, co-founder of CarePages. "I'm continually touched by the powerful and inspirational stories of our members who find strength, healing and courage through their online connections."

In 2008, CarePages commissioned a Nielsen Online study of health sites, and more than 10 percent of discussions were dedicated to messages of appreciation, gratitude and the positive impact of receiving love and emotional support. The patients' Web sites, blogs and discussion forums on CarePages are no exception.

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