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Studies show seniors cognitive abilities benefit from online games

Online gamesare not only ideal forms of entertainment for kids. There are also games which can help older people. Studies proved that computer games have health benefits for the seniors in our society....

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New research 3D camera to study gait of older adults to help prevent falls

When a young person falls, he may suffer from embarrassment; when an older person falls, the consequences can be more serious than a bruised ego. To help identify those at risk for potentially serious...

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New report finds more adults and seniors flocking to social networks

A new Pew Research report finds social networking sites are gaining traction with adult Internet users as sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn engage the largest share of adults to date. The Pew...

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Wii can make your brain healthier! Computer exercise games give the over 50s...

Computer exercise games could help the over 50s delay the onset of dementia as they have greater mental health benefits than exercise alone, a new study has found.  Researchers claim ‘exergames’ on...

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‘Exergaming’ Helps Older Adults Improve Cognitive Function

Virtual reality–enhanced exercise can delay cognitive decline more than traditional exercise, report investigators. The technique combines physical training with a computer-simulated environment and...

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Texas Neurobiologist promotes avatar-based worlds for senior health

Bower, a computational neurobiologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio   will join three other panelists in arguing for the use of computer games for health. Bower speaks...

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Companies ignoring the lucrative 50+ online consumer

The population in question is the growing slice of the American population 50 years old and up. According to Steve Jurvetson, a managing director at venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson, and...

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Seniors online – digital divide disappearing

We are often told the digital divide exists not only between races but also between young and old. That generation gap may not be true anymore, as two recent studies show increasing numbers of seniors...

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Free safety apps for kids and moms

bSafe is the world’s most advanced personal safety solution for smart-phones packed with features to help you stay safe. The Follow Me feature allows you to invite friends to follow you home with live...

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More than half of seniors now use Internet

In keeping updated with the latest industry trends, http://www.SeniorsGuideOnline.com is watching and analyzing the growing number of new technology adoptions by older adults, also known as Baby...

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