Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain
A portable transcranial direct current stimulation headset may provide relief for those with joint pain.... Read More...
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How mirror activity works
Long contractions of muscles in one hand increase involuntary reactions in the other. Findings shed new light on mirror activity and may help with better understanding the pathology of mirror movements in neurological disorders.... Read More...
A small electrical zap to the brain could help you retrieve a forgotten memory
Using non-invasive transcranial direct current stimulation to target the left rostrolateral prefrontal cortex improves memory retrieval.... Read More...
Brain stimulation improves depression symptoms, restores brain waves in clinical study
Transcranial alternating current brain stimulation (tACS) significantly reduced symptoms in people diagnosed with major depressive disorder in a pilot clinical trial.... Read More...
MRI Scans Reveal How the Brain Protects Memories
A new MRI study reveals the neocortex and hippocampus are involved in mediating memory interference. ... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault
A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.... Read More...
The Neuroscience of Prosocial Behavior
A new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior. ... Read More...
Stimulating a Brain Pathway Reduces Depressive Behavior: Mouse Study
Stimulating the Ent circuit helped improve depressive behaviors in mouse models of major depressive disorder, researchers report.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Helps Younger, Not Older, Adults’ Memory
Contrary to existing thought, researchers report transcranial direct current stimulation is not as effective at improving memory in older people as it is in younger adults.... Read More...
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces Multiple Sclerosis Associated Fatigue
A new study reveals a non-invasive method of brain stimulation may help to reduce fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis patients.... Read More...
Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory
Combining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognitive Performance in Those With Schizophrenia
Researchers at King's College London report transcranial direct current stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in those with Schizophrenia. The researchers found the improvement in cognitive performance was seen 24 hours after the initial stimulation was applied. They suggest the changes make not be instantaneous, and may take some time to occur.... Read More...