Older People Who Use Twitter Are Less Likely To Be Depressed [STUDY]

Is your grandma on Twitter? It might be worth spending a few minutes going over hashtags and @mentions with her, since it’s likely to make her happier – at least according to the latest research.

The University of Alabama surveyed 8,000 men and women in the over-50 age group about their web surfing habits. The participants were first asked several questions about how they use the internet and social networks more specifically, and then were tested for mental illness and depression.