Regular social media use can stave off depression among older users. According to a study by by Shelia Cotton, a sociologist at the University of Alabama, Internet and social media users over the age of 50 may reduce their chances of suffering from depression by one-third compared to those who do not participate in social media. Read →
According to a new report from The Phoenix Center, spending time online lowered depression rates by 20% among 7,000 older adult subjects in the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study. Seniors, especially those with mobility difficulties, can have a tough time maintaining relationships with families and friends, which can lead to depression, according to study [...] Read →
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