Medical Minute - Good news for a change.
I have been working with the internet doing mostly affiliate marketing since 2008.
I have done a number of things like program ownership, website development and some coding.
In addition, my computer use has extended it's way into medical practice to the point now where most everything is computer and web based.
What is the problem with computer-based work?
I use my computer most of the day and evenings and the problem is that generally involves sitting for long periods of time.
I do have a smart watch that tells me to get up and move every hour, which is helpful but it can be easily dismissed if I am involved with something important.
Okay, so what is the good news?
In a recent issue of THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY, an article by Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW reveals that internet use by older adults has been shown to reduce dementia risk as well as increase cognitive function.
Of the older adults that were studied, the average age being 55.17 years there was significant data to show the benefits of using the internet on a daily basis.
The overall benefit shows approx a 50% decrease in dementia risk. This was a study that involved more than 18,000 individuals both regular internet users compared to non internet users.
It certainly makes sense that keeping your mind engaged as you age is more beneficial than being idle.
Until next time,
John Novak PA-C
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Linus Torvald the "inventor" of #linux works from home with a table, which can be adjusted in height and he has treadmill under it. He walks slowly when he works.
Imagine an office only with that setup. 😅
That would be an ideal setup.
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My Dad uses his Chromebook every day to journal. He dictates a couple of pages with the voice typing feature and then he goes through and edits and then does some more.
That's how he did the book he wrote too.
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That is awesome, Lisa
He is certainly a good example of the study.
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You're welcome and Thank you, John!
He is a pretty determined guy when he wants to get something done.
I am just grateful he keeps pushing forward even though he drives me nuts sometimes. LOL
Of course, I did my share of driving him nuts while I was growing up.
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Hi, John. Thank you so much for this great news for us older folks :) I don't like the term Geriatric LOL. I do feel geriatric or look geriatric. I feel a lot younger even though I get tired a lot. I'm exercising more now too so I get in better shape. Thank you for this piece of great advice and thank you for telling us how you can set your smart watch to move around every hour! Have a wonderful weekend. Barb :) @bestart !BBH !CTP
Always a pleasure, Barb.
It is good that you are keeping moving.
The more you move, the younger you will feel, @adcreatordesign
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You are right but very sore right now but the soreness won't be as bad once I get more in shape. It will help me stay younger too! 😃👍 !BBH !CTP
Hello @beststart. Thanks for sharing this important information. As a senior citizen, I read this a a decade ago about keeping the mind busy and engaged. I have found this to be true in my case and other friends and family who use advanted technology. I still need technical support with my devices, but having worked in the legal industry for over 30 years, I did not want to lose my acuity.
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It is always a pleasure to share with fellow, not as young as we used to be, people.
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The smart watch seem to make a lot of sense
So many people use it here but I dont have one yet
It won't be long before everyone will have them.
Just like smartphones.
I often wonder how we survived without them, lol.
Thanks for the comment, @rafzat
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