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Caps, used to zap the brain with electrodes, appeared to improve short-term memory in adults over the age of 65, according to a new study.
Researchers who published their research in Journal Nature Neuroscience On Monday, we believe the technology may reduce the risk of dementia and other memory-loss disorders.
The study used 150 participants between the ages of 65 and 88 without a diagnosed neurological disorder. Participants used the cap to send a mild electrical current to their brains while he asked them to recall five of her 20-word lists. This process took him 20 minutes and ran for 4 straight days.
Participants’ memory improved by more than 50% compared to the untreated placebo group. In this study, the group found that he was able to recall 4 to 6 more words than age-matched placebo participants.
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“It’s unfortunate that as we age, we become a little more forgetful,” said the study’s author, Dr. Robert Reinhart, in a statement to NBC News. “Memory impairment can impair activities such as daily living, planning, decision-making, cognition, learning, and have a negative impact that generally reduces quality of life.”
Participants who zapped their brains showed improvements in both working and long-term memory. However, research is still in its early stages and more research is needed to find out how long the effects last.
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Researchers are unsure if the technology can help patients suffering from severe memory problems such as Alzheimer’s disease.
The CDC estimates that about 16 million people in the United States suffer from some form of cognitive impairment, especially adults over the age of 65.
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