Internet Use Can Be Good For the Brain 114
ddelmonte writes "This Washington Post article examines a test conducted at UCLA.
The test had two groups, young people who used the Internet, and older people who had never been online. Both groups were asked to do Internet searches and book reading tasks while their brain activity was monitored.
'We found that in reading the book task, the visual cortex — the part of the brain that controls reading and language — was activated,' Small said.
'In doing the Internet search task, there was much greater activity, but only in the Internet-savvy group.'
He said it appears that people who are familiar with the Internet can engage in a much deeper level of brain activity.
'There is something about Internet searching where we can gauge it to a level that we find challenging,' Small said.
In the aging brain, atrophy and reduced cell activity can take a toll on cognitive function. Activities that keep the brain engaged can preserve brain health and thinking ability.
Small thinks learning to do Internet searches may be one of those activities."
Looking at porn is good for the brain! (Score:5, Funny)
. . . when they announce that next week, we're all set!
SWEET JEEBUS! (Score:2, Funny)
Steve Hawking ain't got nothing on me; I must be a genius!
(You have to appreciate me calling myself a genius in the same sentence that has the word "ain't", and a double negative.)
Re:i dunno (Score:5, Funny)
Re:SWEET JEEBUS! (Score:4, Funny)
Steve Hawking ain't got nothing on me; I must be a genius!
(You have to appreciate me calling myself a genius in the same sentence that has the word "ain't", and a double negative.)
And a misspelling of "Stephen Hawking"
Re:Hold the phone! (Score:3, Funny)
Good sir, I detect a hint of sarcasm in your typing.
They are teaching monkeys how to play video games. Surfing slashdot cannot be far behind.
Flash games (Score:4, Funny)
Prooof That The Internet Makes You Stupid (Score:5, Funny)
I think it's because Internet users needed to use more of their brains, having less to go around. But then I use the Internet too, so what do I know?
Most likely situation (Score:5, Funny)
"I'm exercising my visual cortex!" *fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap*
Well, duh, the internet = n Libraries of Congress (Score:2, Funny)
Re:i dunno (Score:2, Funny)
Same here. I start looking for a solution, or just merely checking emails, suddenly I find myself two hours down the line staring at some super model boobs while trying to download a bit torrent of some 60s band. We're not alone - Obligatory [xkcd.com]
YouTube Comments (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Looking at porn is good for the brain! (Score:3, Funny)
well, it sure makes my brain bigger!
MOD PARENT UP (Score:3, Funny)