Internet access is good for our health. A report suggests that being connected to the web is positive for us. Researchers looked at two million people's Internet use and health from 168 countries. The data was from the years 2006 to 2021. The researchers looked at eight factors that affect people's well-being. These included life satisfaction and social life. The researchers said people with Internet access were eight per cent happier.

One surprising conclusion was that using the Internet was as good as walking in nature. Researchers said the Internet helps people to learn new things and make friends. However, the research did not look at social media. A researcher said: "The study cannot contribute to the recent debate on whether or not social media use is harmful." He added that: "Different channels and uses of the Internet have [very] different effects on well-being."