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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Older person using a phone Amid very real worries that tech is eroding our cognitive skills – why learn math or facts when you ...

This past Christmas, I helped my parents choose a water filter. The latest “smart” models all came with a smartphone app 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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyday technology (ET) is increasingly integral to modern life, yet its adoption by older adults, particularly those experiencing cognitive impairment, presents both promising opportunities and ...

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 ...

Robin Brewer receives funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. She has previously received funding from Google, the Retirement Research Foundation, and the U ...

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 ...