http://www.blogher.com/social-networks-protect-you-dementia Comments for "Social Networks Protect You From Dementia" en http://www.blogher.com/social-networks-protect-you-dementia <p>Online social relationships may help keep dementia away-</p> <p>Research at the American Journal of Public Health has proven that disorders such as memory loss are less common for those who socially interact with family and friends.</p> <p>A study was conducted with over two thousand members from a health maintenance organization with individuals 78 years of age and older, to find out if cognitive disorders can be avoided through social interaction.</p> <p>At the beginning of the study all of the participants did not show any signs of dementia.</p> <p>To evaluate the members, their medical records were analyzed, they were tested through questionnaires pertaining to dementia, and were interviewed on the telephone.</p> <p>After factoring in aspects such as hormone intake, age, results of the assessments, and education, researchers concluded that over 250 women began experiencing dementia three years after follow up.</p> <p>The outcome proved that women who did not partake in social interaction were more likely to experience dementia.</p> <p>This study also conculded that social networks protect elderly women from cognitive problems.</p> <p>Moral of the Story?</p> <p>Get more involved on a social network that you are comfortable with! </p> <p><a href="http://www.thenews.com.pk/">Source </a></p> http://www.blogher.com/social-networks-protect-you-dementia#comments benefits of social networks Social Networking social networks Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:13:38 -0500 Stephanie00 47763 at http://www.blogher.com