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Age-related memory decline reversed with magnetic pulses to the brain

April 28, 2019

“Researchers at Northwestern University have used a non-invasive form of magnetic brain stimulation to improve the memory of older adults. After just five short sessions the older adults scored as well as a younger cohort on a variety of memory […]

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Brain scans can predict when a placebo will be effective. 

September 23, 2018

I was blown away years ago when I learned that placebos can work even when patients know they’re taking placebos. Well, this takes it to a new level: “The new Northwestern study, however, has shown it is possible to predict […]

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