Thu, 16 Oct 2008
ICT has health benefits for digital immigrants too!
UCLA scientists have found that for computer-savvy middle-aged and older adults, searching the Internet triggers key centers in the brain that control decision-making and complex reasoning. The findings demonstrate that Web search activity may help stimulate and possibly improve brain function.
– e! Science News, UCLA study finds that searching the Internet increases brain function.
Perhaps this provides another reason why digital immigrants should start learning the language/lingo that digital natives speak?
Thanks for the link to the article, Laremy. I found it interesting to note how searching the WWW might stimulate and activate key areas in the brain.
I can almost imagine mental therapy in the future including large doses of Brain Age and Googling!
Dr Tan
The next post I’m going to make brings Podcasting and good education into the picture!