You may still think your teenager spends too much time on Instagram, but social media is a boon for the mental well-being of older people, a new study suggests.
According to a new study by the University of Exeter, getting senior citizens comfortable with social media platforms can boost their sense of self-competence and enhance their cognitive capacity.
"Human beings are social animals," noted one of the study's authors. "It's no surprise that we do better when we have the capacity to connect with others."