Internet Surfing Fights Dementia

der individuals regularly using their computers, tablets, and phones to browse the web, email, and use social media enjoyed more than 50% lower risk of dementia. NYU public health researchers followed 18,154 adults 50 to 65 years of age for 17 years. Of the group, 65% were regular internet users.

The data revealed that regular but moderate internet users were 57% less likely to develop dementia. The probability of developing dementia increased for both groups over time, but the rate of dementia development was higher for the non-users. Moderate online activity was the most beneficial, with those on their devices more than 2 hours a day experiencing dementia risks that increased with each additional hour.

The takeaway: our brains definitely work on a “use it or lose it” basis. One good way to use it is via online activity, but don’t overdo it.

https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jgs.18394

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