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March 27, 2026, Filed Under: Lead Story, News

Study by Benge Finds Technology Use May Reduce Risk of Dementia

A recent study coauthored by neurology associate professor Jared Benge, Ph.D., reveals that everyday digital device use among older adults may reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 58%. Benge’s article, “A Meta-Analysis of Technology Use and Cognitive Aging” published in Nature Human Behaviour with Michael Scullin, is the first… read more 

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