Increased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive ...

As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use ...

Advances in brain imaging technology have expanded the ability of medical professionals to observe neurological activity associated with cognitive function. Imaging tools allow clinicians to study ...

The baby boomers are the first generation that has navigated adulthood using digital technology. The oldest baby boomers were around 25 when the first e-mail was sent; they were the first generation ...

Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to explain why technology has stunted Gen Z's cognitive abilities. A 2024 $30 ...