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Seniors Who Love Their Tech Tend to Have Less Dementia

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New research suggests that older adults who regularly use digital technology—think smartphones, computers, and the internet—have a lower risk of cognitive decline. A meta-analysis of 57 studies published in Nature Human Behaviour found that people over 50 who engaged with everyday digital technology had a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment compared to those who used it less, reports the Washington Post. Researchers aren't asserting that use of the technology causes the better outcomes, but the study suggests that regular screen time appears to have its benefits in the senior set—the average age in the research was 69.

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