Study Links Technology Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline

Study links technology use to lower risk of cognitive decline

A systematic review of dozens of studies revealed that technology could play a role in preserving brain function, not worsening it.

Forget ‘digital dementia’—tech use may help keep older brains sharp

A new study paints a promising picture for the ways that digital technology use affects the aging brain.  Published in Nature Human Behavior last month, neuroscientists at Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin conducted a meta-analysis drawing on 57 different studies and data from more than 400,000 participants over the age of 50.  A digital brain boost The new study found that across the board, the use of everyday digital tech…

As a result, "digital dementia": a new study shows that people who use computers and the Internet in old age remain mentally healthy for longer. However, it is important to use digital tools in a targeted manner.read more on t3n.de