Many older adults use various types of digital health technology, but patient portals top the list, a new survey finds. Investigators used data from the internet and phone calls conducted in 2021 that ...

A new study paints a promising picture for the ways that digital technology use affects the aging brain. Neuroscientists at Baylor University and the University of Texas at Austin conducted a ...

Using digital devices seems to lower the risk of cognitive impairment in older adults by 58%, a new study shows. Findings of the study, which was published Monday in Nature Human Behavior, show ...

Artificial intelligence is a lively topic of conversation in schools and workplaces, which could lead you to believe that only younger people use it. However, older Americans are also using AI. This ...

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While parents are worrying about the amount of screen time their children are spending on devices such as smart phones and tablets, another group of people might benefit from using technology more — ...

Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so ...

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. By Paula Span It started with a high school typing course. Wanda ...

CONVERGE LIVE, an inaugural thought leadership event, kicks off at Jewel, Singapore on Wednesday. From listening devices that detect falls to "patient sitter" systems in hospitals and robots helping ...

Technology use correlates with lower dementia risk in adults over age 50 Study of 411,000 seniors shows digital tools support stronger cognition Experts urge balance, noting tech boosts memory but can ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Robin Brewer, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) Artificial intelligence is a ...