Loneliness and isolation have serious ramifications for older adults. Studies have shown that social disconnection can have ...

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 ...

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 ...

It started with a high school typing course. Wanda Woods enrolled because her father advised that typing proficiency would lead to jobs. Sure enough, the federal Environmental Protection Agency hired ...

Sompo Holdings, Inc., one of Japan's biggest insurance companies, says it's using artificial intelligence to help alleviate a critical shortage of workers needed to care for the country's aging ...

(Toronto, March 4, 2025) A new study published in JMIR Aging developed and tested a new AI model called HOPE which uses Wi-Fi–based motion sensors data to detect depression in older adults without ...

In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots and other AI tools changing how we learn ...

Elderly drivers are being urged to take advantage of GPS navigation systems to maintain their independence and ensure their safety while driving. A recent study, as reported by Birmingham Mail, found ...

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 ...