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The Internet may be a global phenomenon, but its often-claimed global nature is tempered by the "digital divide"—digital participation still heavily depends on economic conditions. CISPA researcher ...

In one of the largest studies ever on mental health and internet use, the Oxford Internet Institute has declared that there is no “smoking gun” linking the internet with psychological harm. Professors ...

NET MORE OFTEN? A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT USING THE INTERNET ON THE COMPUTER OR EVEN ON YOUR CELL PHONE FOR JUST MINUTES EVERY DAY CAN LEAD TO LIFE SAVING REWARDS AND HUGE HEALTH BENEFITS LATER IN LIFE.

Some studies have also shown a benefit to training older adults on computers and have suggested that the internet can positively connect them to others and help them learn information or skills.

People have the ability to come up with great, unique, and different ideas from the rest. However, we have all had days when brainstorming doesn't fruit any good ideas for us. So, the natural next ...

A new study from UBC Okanagan has found that many residents of rural British Columbia continue to face significant challenges ...

New research finds that older adults who use the internet have a lowered risk of dementia. The researchers found that those with the lowest risk used the internet between 0.5 and two hours a day.