Study Finds Digital Technology Use Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults
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by Abbey Ferguson, Student Newswriter, Media & Public Relations April 14, 2025
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A Baylor University/Dell Medical School study investigated the correlation between digital technology use and dementia risk in older adults — the first generation to interact with digital technology as it emerged. Contrary to popular concerns about "brain rot" and "brain drain," the study found that digital technology use among "digital pioneers" (ages 60-79) was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The research suggests that engaging with digital tools may provide cognitive stimulation and social connection that benefit brain health in later life.
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· 3 pulledAs the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use and an increased risk of dementia?
With the phrases 'brain rot' and 'brain drain' circulating on social media, it would appear that most people wo
Baylor University/Dell Medical School study reveals surprising link between technology use and reduced risk for dementia for older adults
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