Fedback brainwaves....
Jan. 26th, 2003 02:21 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
novapsycheComputer Boosts Memory by 10%
Scientists believe they may have found a way to improve our memory by as much as 10%.
Researchers at Imperial College London have used a technique called neurofeedback to train people to remember more clearly.
It works by showing people their own brainwaves on a computer screen, and teaching them how to control them.
Doctors believe it could one day be used as a treatment for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and other similar conditions affecting the brain.
[...] Dr David Vernon tested the technique on 40 people. They each had a memory test before and after their neurofeedback session.
They were presented with a series of words which related to specific categories. They were then given the categories and asked to recall related words.
Those who underwent neurofeedback were able to recall 82% of the words after their session. This compares to just 71% prior to the treatment.
In comparison, a group of people who did not undergo neurofeedback saw their recall rate increase from 73% to just 75%.
Dr Vernon said: "Previous research has indicated that neurofeedback can be used to help treat a number of conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and alcoholism by training particular aspects of brain activity.
"But this is the first time we have shown a link between the use of neurofeedback, and improvements in memory."
Scientists believe they may have found a way to improve our memory by as much as 10%.
Researchers at Imperial College London have used a technique called neurofeedback to train people to remember more clearly.
It works by showing people their own brainwaves on a computer screen, and teaching them how to control them.
Doctors believe it could one day be used as a treatment for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and other similar conditions affecting the brain.
[...] Dr David Vernon tested the technique on 40 people. They each had a memory test before and after their neurofeedback session.
They were presented with a series of words which related to specific categories. They were then given the categories and asked to recall related words.
Those who underwent neurofeedback were able to recall 82% of the words after their session. This compares to just 71% prior to the treatment.
In comparison, a group of people who did not undergo neurofeedback saw their recall rate increase from 73% to just 75%.
Dr Vernon said: "Previous research has indicated that neurofeedback can be used to help treat a number of conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and alcoholism by training particular aspects of brain activity.
"But this is the first time we have shown a link between the use of neurofeedback, and improvements in memory."