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Googling is good for the ageing brain

Some researchers believe that searching the internet could improve brain function – at least among older people.
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Permalink Reply by Eddie Finnegan on October 15, 2008 at 18:29

As someone who has tried to read an odd book, googled a bit in my idle moments and have had more bits of me than I can count in the Whittington's and Royal Free's MRI scanners, I am offering what's left of my cerebral organ to any well-heeled researcher willing to house the rest of my ageing carcase in the luxury it's never been accustomed to. Bids, please!

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on October 15, 2008 at 23:35

And the good news is that it's supposed to work for me too:

"emerging computerised technologies may have physiological effects and potential benefits for middle-aged and older adults."

Thank you Liz - now I have an excuse..................