More than six million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and one in three older adults die with the disease, according to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association. With so many different factors, genetics, lifestyle, and environment affect a person risk of developing Alzheimer’smany doctors are moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches and are demanding more …
Share on PinterestAccording to a study, regular Internet browsing may be beneficial to brain health among the elderly. Westend61/Getty Images Regular internet use by older people is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing dementia, according to a recent study. The study also found a sweet spot for internet use of up …
New research finds that older adults who use the internet have a reduced risk of dementia. The researchers found that those with the lowest risk used the internet between 0.5 and two hours a day. Doctors say the internet can help prevent social isolation, a known risk factor for dementia. Dementia affects an …
(CNN) If your parents or grandparents ask you how to post on Instagram or how to send a birthday message to a Facebook friend, a new study suggests you might want to help them — not just to be nice, but because getting them online can help their brains, too. Health. A study …