positive influence of the Internet for brain performance (pengaruh positif internet bagi kinerja otak)

For people middle-aged and elderly, the use of the internet help improve brain power, so the researchers suggest. a team of University of California Los Angeles states that "searching" on the web can stimulate the brain centers that control decision making and complex thoughts. The researchers also say, this can even help to "Fight" psikological changes associated with aging that causes decreased brain performance. The results of this study are listed in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
As age increases, the number of changes in the brain also occur, including shrinkage and a decrease in cell activity that can affect the brain's performance. Public opinion is already known, that some activities can keep active / working of the brain, such as filling a crossword puzzle. Recent research suggests that surfing the web is part of the beneficial activities. Lead researcher Professor Gary Small--says: "The study results are encouraging and raises the computer technologies that have a psychological impact and potential benefits for middle-aged people and old people. searching on the Internet involves a complicated brain activity, which may help exercise and improve brain function ". Recent research was conducted on 24 volunteers aged between 55 and 76. Half of them are Internet users and the rest do not.
Each volunteer was given the treatment of brain scan when they perform web searches and book reading tasks. Both types of task produced evidence of significant activity of the brain controlling language, reading, memory and visual abilities. Although, searching the web produced significant additional activity in separate parts of the brain that control decision making and complex thought, but this is only on those users who are web / internet only. The researchers said that compared to regular reading, the Internet asking people to vote on what should be clicked to obtain relevant information. However, they stated that new entrants to the web do not have the strategies needed to successfully do a web search / internet successfully.
Professor Smith said: "in simple, everyday task like searching on the Internet can increase the" turnover "of the brain in adults, and shows that our brains are sensitive and can continue to learn as we grow into old age".
Rebecca Wood, chief executive of the Alzheimer's Research Trust, said: "This interesting study complements the findings of previous research suggesting that middle-aged and older people can reduce the risk of stagnation of the brain / mind (dementia) by taking part in routine activities that mentally stimulating. User web / internet is often called "silver surfers", do this well. Frequency of social interaction, exercise regularly and maintain a balanced diet can also reduce the risk of stagnation of the brain / mind (dementia) '.
Dr Susanne Sorensen, Head of Research at the Alzheimer's Society, said: "searching the positive message that people remain active, but still very little real evidence that keeping the brain with puzzles, games or other activities can develop cognitive health and reduce the risk of dementia ".


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