Internet Searches and Their Relationship to Cognitive Function in Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Analysis.
Johanna AustinKristy HollingsheadJeffrey A KayePublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2017)
These results suggest that early decline in cognitive function may be detected from the terms people search for when they use the Internet. By continuously tracking basic aspects of Internet search terms, it may be possible to detect cognitive decline earlier than currently possible, thereby enabling proactive treatment and intervention.