Being online brings mental health benefits for over-50s, study shows

Interestingly, the participants did not have to be constantly online to feel the benefits. As little as one online activity per week meant positive effects on life satisfaction and mental health. — Image by Lifestylememory on Freepik

BEIJING: Elderly people may be able to improve their mental health by regularly using the internet to stay informed and connected to those around them, according to new research.

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.