Medscape December 6, 2024
Edited by Anushree Chaphalkar

TOPLINE:

Internet use is associated with fewer depressive symptoms, higher life satisfaction, and better self-reported health among adults aged 50 years or older across 23 countries than nonuse, a new cohort study suggests.

METHODOLOGY:

  • Data were examined for more than 87,000 adults aged 50 years or older across 23 countries and from six aging cohorts.
  • Researchers examined the potential association between internet use and mental health outcomes, including depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, and self-reported health.
  • Polygenic scores were used for subset analysis to stratify participants from England and the United States according to their genetic risk for depression.
  • Participants were followed up for a median of 6 years.

TAKEAWAY:

  • Internet use was linked to consistent benefits across...

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