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No, Technology Doesn't Cause ‘Digital Dementia’ in Older People
According to the “digital dementia” hypothesis introduced by German neuroscientist and psychiatrist Manfred Spitzer in 2012, increased use of digital devices has resulted in an over-reliance on technology. In turn, this has weakened our overall cognitive ability. The post No, Technology Doesn’t Cause ‘Digital Dementia’ in Older People appeared first on Study Finds.
Digital Technology Does Not Contribute to Cognitive Decline
A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenges the widely held belief that digital technology use causes ‘Digital Dementia’ in older people. The comprehensive analysis of 57 studies over 4,00,000 adults ages 50 and above indicates that the use of digital devices like smartphones and computers is associated with a lower rate of cognitive decline. Research from the University of Texas at Austin found that moderate digital engageme…
A new study calls into question the fear that smartphones could promote dementia in old age.
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