Posted by Bridget on August, 06 2015 in Healthcare

With the recent increase in accurate and relaiable online health information, more and more consumers choose to consult the internet before consulting a doctor. However, despite the abundance of available information, often the answer to a question as complex as health may be spread across multiple relevant sources. A recent study from the University of Miami found that both age and cognitive processing abilities have an effect on search strategies and performance. For the full article see: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-07-doctor-google-age-factors-online.html