1.    Accidents From Facebook

Yes, accidents. Before you dismiss this concept as one that is “not going to happen to you,” think about this. It just might sound familiar.

It’s a quick drive. Just before you reach your desired destination, your phone lights up with a Facebook message. The anticipation is driving you nuts. “It’s fine,” you think. “There’s no one in my lane, right?”

Wrong. That very move just might kill you -- even if there are no other cars in sight.

You see, one of the greatest ways that social media affects health comes in the form of accidents while driving.

Consider this tragic example.

It was December of 2013. The holidays were in full swing and Kari Jo Milberg was driving on the highway with kids in tow.  Unfortunately, Milberg’s life changed in an instant.

That’s because Milberg crossed into oncoming highway traffic while driving. The result was the death of her 11-year-old daughter and two 5-year-old nieces. 

One would ask just what causes someone to cross into oncoming traffic at a high rate of speed. Was she trying to break up a fight between the kids? Did she have a heart attack? Had she had a seizure?