How Internet Use Boosts Mental Health For Over-50s
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20 Nov 2024
Internet use reduces depression symptoms in adults over 50 by about 9%
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Study reveals online activity improves life satisfaction and perceived health in older adults
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Over 87,500 participants' internet habits analyzed across 23 countries for the study
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Internet fosters social connections, overcoming barriers like mobility and activity restrictions
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Older adults in the US, UK, and China reported the most positive mental health benefits
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Unmarried seniors with lower social contact benefited significantly from internet use
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Weekly internet use, even infrequent, offered mental health benefits for older adults
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Study highlights global potential of the internet as a mental health improvement tool
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Experts warn internet use can't fully replace essential face-to-face human interactions
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Moderate, appropriate internet use enhances social networks and reduces loneliness in later life
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