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A Common Habit that can Keep the Brain Young Despite Aging

Want to maintain brain health as you become older? So, by all means, use the internet.

A medical investigation conducted in America confirmed this

According to research in the American Geriatrics Society journal, using the internet helps maintain middle-aged people’s brains in good shape.

According to studies, daily Internet use lowers the risk of dementia, a condition that results in mental deterioration.

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More than 18,000 participants between the ages of 50 and 65 participated in this study, which lasted 8 years.

At the beginning of the study, none of these participants had dementia, and each was questioned about their use of the Internet.

Additionally, it was shown that using the internet for a certain number of hours each day is good for mental health.

The crown discovered that using the internet lowered the risk of dementia, but only if you spent no more than two hours a day online.

Contrarily, the researchers found that accessing the Internet for 6 to 8 hours a day increased the risk of dementia, but they emphasized the need for additional study to support this.

The School of Public Health at the University of York conducted the study, which did not conclusively show a connection between Internet use and mental health but did suggest a few potential causes.

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Online activities, he claimed, may contribute in preserving steady brain function, lowering the risk of dementia and brain ageing.

Remember that a healthy brain does not experience these issues, despite the fact that as we age, our ability to analyze things gradually slows down and we may have trouble remembering things.

The best defense against dementia is thought to include exercise, enough sleep, a healthy body weight, managing blood pressure and blood sugar levels, quitting smoking, and social interaction.

According to experts, trying out novel online hobbies like creating Tik Tok videos or other content may help prevent dementia.

Mehjabeen Qasim
Mehjabeen Qasimhttps://startuppakistan.com.pk/
Business Journalist at Startup Pakistan

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