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Brain Research
U.S. CDC-funded study shows significant brain activity improvement
January 29th, 2007
A multidisciplinary group of scientists and physicians in Des Moines, Iowa, announced highly encouraging results from a 6-month pilot study, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Regular, consistent workouts with Happy Neuron games were a key component of the study. The research project included 10 participants diagnosed with memory problems as a probable symptom of early Alzheimer Disease. Participants who complied with the protocols of the study showed significant improvement in cognitive skills, measured by pre- and post-PET scans and neuropsychological examinations. One participant showed considerable "recovery" of brain activity, as...
Source: Biotech Business Week (2007-01-29)
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