Surfing in cyberspace (the internet) it can improve brain function and minimize the possibility of memory loss of memory. This at least proved in adults aged 50 years and over. Latest research results the research team psychiatrist and researcher neural University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) shows, the use of the Internet in old people can improve cognitive function.
National Geographic News site and the Daily Telegraph, Tuesday (20/10), which cites the results of the study, said that the UCLA team compared 24 adults aged 55-78 years who had never opened the internet with that never missed a day. Result, there is increased activity of the brain responsible for handling the memory and make decisions. "This shows, opening sites on the internet can be an easy way to train the brain," said senior researcher Teena D Moody.
This research volunteers were asked to open the Internet at home for four hours each day. Not just any open site, but specifically using search engines and answering questions on various topics in various sites. One week later the volunteers examined and the results have increased brain activity in areas related to the ability to use language, visual, memory, and reading.
So far the effect of technology on brain function into a heated debate. Director of the Royal Institution Susan Greenfield connecting social networking sites on the Internet with a lack of concentration power in children. He also blamed the short message service (SMS) as a cause of increasing indifference to the child. (LUK)
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