Study finds that searching the Internet increases brain function
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 06:14
in Psychology & Sociology
UCLA scientists have found that for computer-savvy middle-aged and older adults, searching the Internet triggers key centres 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...
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