Recent Memory Research

I read an article about a new discovery in helping increasing memory. Their idea was using neurofeedback to train people to remember more clearly. Their plan is to show people their own brain waves on a computer screen and then teach the patient how to control them or stabalize them. They plan on using this technology for treatment of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy and othe similar brain conditions. The brain activity would be monitored through sensors on the scalp so that the patient can see their brainwaves on the computer screen. The doctor who is studying this theory (Dr David Vernon) tested it on 40 people; each had a memory test before and after the neurofeedback session. In the session they were asked to recall realated words in categories. The results showed that the people after the neurofeedback were able to recall 82% of the words...which was 11% more than before the treatment. Many of the doctors studying this theory beleives that it needs further study. I beleive that this idea could go far and is definately a possibility for the future and sounds like it would be very effective; and maybe they will use this information to create greater technologies that could train people to control their brain and people could become smarter :0)

This article can be found at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/2683945.stm

Hello!! this is my introduction to the class... i am katie. i put some things in the "about me" section on my page so you may look there too. So besides everything else i had put in the other section. I am planning on going to college for art...i would like to be an art teacher and do advertising (graphic design) on the side. I have not looked at colleges yet and have no idea where i want to go :oX...all i know is that i dont want to go that far...maybe like an hour away but not really sure. I like to read fantasy books when i have the time but unfortunately rarely can ever fit it in to my busy schedule. My favorite book is Eragon and Eldest by Paolini and the third book in the trilogy comes out at the end of the month. I work at hallmark and love my job. Well this looks like a pretty good introduction including the "about me" section :o) so bye bye see you all in class :o)