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Seniors Embrace Social Technology

Contrary to popular belief, older adults enjoy emailing, instant messaging, Facebook and other forms of social technology. Not only that, but such online networking appears to reduce seniors' loneliness and even improve their health. A new study by Michigan State University researcher William Chopik finds that social technology use among older adults is linked to better self-rated health and fewer chronic illnesses and depressive symptoms.

Can Cell Phones Make You Feel Less Connected to Your Friends and Family?

In this digital age, with phones at our finger tips, you would think that access to constant communication would make us feel closer to one another. But a new study by researchers at Kent State University shows that may not be the case. In fact, cell phone use might actually lead to feeling less socially connected, depending on your gender or cell phone habits.

Do Pokémon Go and augmented reality games offer real health benefits?

The combination of augmented reality technology, geocaching, and other novel techniques to create innovative active video games (AVGs) has potential personal and public health implications, as discussed in the Editorial "Pokémon Go, Go, Go, Gone?" published in Games for Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

Gaming Camera could Aid MS Treatment

A commonly used device found in living rooms around the world could be a cheap and effective means of evaluating the walking difficulties of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The Microsoft Kinect is a 3D depth-sensing camera used in interactive video activities such as tennis and dancing. It can be hooked up to an Xbox gaming console or a Windows computer.

Brain-Machine Interface Triggers Recovery for Paraplegic Patients

During the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, a young Brazilian man, paralyzed from the chest down, delivered the opening kickoff. He used a brain-machine interface, allowing him to control the movements of a lower-limb robotic exoskeleton. This unprecedented scientific demonstration was the work of the Walk Again Project (WAP), a nonprofit, international research consortium

Low Rate of Internet Use by Seniors for Health Purposes

The sickest, most expensive, and fastest growing segment of the U.S. population are seniors 65 years and older. Digital health technology has been advocated as a solution to improve health care quality, cost, and safety. However, little is known about digital health use among seniors.

MyTherapy App and Charité Kick off Research Project on Post-Transplant Adherence

Charité University of Berlin and the MyTherapy App step up their game collaborating on a new research project. A previous pilot study with Prof Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen showed that MyTherapy has a positive impact on medication adherence among elderly patients.

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Seniors Embrace Social Technology

Can Cell Phones Make You Feel Less Connected to Your Friends and Family?

Do Pokémon Go and augmented reality games offer real health benefits?

Gaming Camera could Aid MS Treatment

Brain-Machine Interface Triggers Recovery for Paraplegic Patients

Low Rate of Internet Use by Seniors for Health Purposes

MyTherapy App and Charité Kick off Research Project on Post-Transplant Adherence

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