The co-occurrence of problematic internet use in individuals with OCD pointed to potential pathways involving low self-esteem and elevated impulsivity.

More parents are concerned about internet addiction by their adolescent children than substance addiction, according to the results of a survey published in JAMA Network Open on Oct. 26. Parents of ...

The new research isn’t the first to find that the use of the internet may help reduce cognitive decline. One 2020 study found only a smaller cognitive decline in male internet users. Others have not ...

Frequent internet users outperform in memory tasks, hinting at a 'use it or lose it' effect that keeps the brain sharp for recalling daily events. Study: Frequent internet use is associated with ...

South Africa topped global daily internet use in 2024 at 9 hours and 37 minutes Brazil, the Philippines, and Chile also ranked well above the global average The U.S. placed above the global average, ...

While internet use is nearly ubiquitous in many countries, not everyone is online. Divides still exist on technology usage between people in some advanced economies and those in some emerging ...