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