September is World Alzheimer’s Month—a perfect reminder to give our brains some love 🧠💕. As AI tools like chatbots and voice assistants become part of our daily grind, some people wonder: could relying too much on AI raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia?
To get the facts, we spoke to Professor Guo Yi, principal investigator at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory and lead expert on brain health at United Family Hospital. He’s clear: there’s no direct link between using AI and developing dementia. In fact, when you use AI, you often ask yourself why the AI’s answer rocks and how you can level up your own skills—kind of like comparing notes with a virtual study buddy!
Of course, a little heads-up never hurts. Treat AI as a helper, not a brain substitute. Keep challenging yourself with daily brain workouts: try solving a riddle in your local language, practice a few lines of a new song without reading the lyrics, or play a memory game with friends. These fun activities spice up your routine and keep your neurons firing.
At the end of the day, tech and brain health can go hand in hand 🤝. Enjoy the perks of AI—speedy summaries, quick translations, study tips—but don’t forget to flex those mental muscles offline, too.
Stay curious, keep learning, and rock that mobile-savvy lifestyle! 🚀
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Does heavy use of AI tools raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease?
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