A new study on the impact of the internet

Scientists conducted a study that showed that using the Internet can be beneficial for the health of the elderly, but only if they do not spend more than two hours a day. Long-term use of gadgets can have a negative impact on health, including cognitive functions.

The study was conducted over 8 years among 18,154 people aged 50 to 64 without dementia. The study allowed scientists to determine that internet users had a 43% reduced risk of developing dementia.

Internet helps the brain

At the same time, 5% of the participants were diagnosed with this disease before the study ended. The authors of the study state that people who never use the internet or spend more than 2 hours on the internet are at risk.

Using the Internet for more than 2 hours a day does not protect against dementia, but it does potentially harm it.
— says Scott Kaiser, a professor at the Pacific Institute of Neurology.

It was noted that during the study, exactly what the participants did on the Internet was not recorded. Scientists believe that the results of the study show that searching for information on the Internet or using the Internet for any other purpose stimulates and trains the brain. In this way, the functioning of the brain protects cells from damage, and as a result, the risk of developing dementia is reduced.