Healthy lifestyle behaviors and depressive symptoms: a national cross-sectional study of the older adults in China.

Introduction: This investigation assesses the impact of healthy lifestyle behaviors on depressive symptoms among older adults in China, utilizing data from the 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).

Methods: The analysis included 9,020 valid samples from individuals aged 60 and above. Sleep duration, social participation, and physical exercise were examined as independent variables.

Exploring the impact of internet use on cognitive abilities in the older adults: evidence from the CHARLS 2020 database.

Introduction: The rapid aging of the global population has increased the prevalence of cognitive impairments, presenting significant challenges for healthcare systems. This study examines the potential protective role of internet use against cognitive decline among older adults in China.

Methods: Utilizing the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS 2020) data, this research analyzed a sample of 7,142 Chinese adults aged 60 and above.