A UCLA study found that a simple, everyday task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuitry in older adults.
Does this mean we should rush out and buy computers for granny and great-uncle Mort?
Typing in URL’s is not exactly an aerobic exercise.
As the brain ages, a number of changes occur, including shrinkage and reductions in cell activity, which can impact on performance.
It has long been thought that activities which keep the brain active, such as crossword puzzles, may help minimize the impact - and the latest study suggests that surfing the web can.
We doubt if this applies to folks who hang out in social networking chat rooms. Also, we can think of some web sites that are probably brain draining.
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