To improve mental health, go online, over-50s told. It keeps you connected and informed
Regularly going online to stay informed and connected to those around them may help those aged 50 and over improve their mental health, according to new research from the University of Hong Kong.A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour in November found that people aged 50 and over who are online have fewer depressive symptoms on average than those who do not use the internet.The study, which analysed the online habits of more than 87,000 adults in 23 countries – including China, the United States and the United Kingdom, found older people who were often online had about