Surf web to boost brain power

In fact, the study, which looked at brain activity during web searches, resulted in a fascinating finding: Middle -aged to older people who know their way around the Internet had more stimulation of decision-making and complex reasoning areas of the brain than peers who were new to web surfing.

What8217;s more is that reading didn8217;t stimulate the same number of brain areas as Internet searching.

The first of its kind to access the impact of Internet searching of brain performance, the study is to appear in an upcoming issue of 8216;American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry8217;, according to the University.

8220;The study results are encouraging, that emerging computerised technologies may have physiological effects and potential benefits for middle-aged and older adults.

8220;Internet searching engages complicated brain activity, which may help exercise and improve brain function,8221; said lead researcher Dr Gary Small of the University8217;s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour.

He added: 8220;A simple, everyday task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuity in older adults, demonstrating that our brains are sensitive and can continue to learn as we grow older.8221;