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Healing at the Speed of Light

Can laser make me smarter?

Feb 22, 2021
Study shows laser therapy enhances cognitive performance in the brain, potentially benefiting patients with dementia. Non-invasive laser light improves brain performance by increasing oxygenation in the prefrontal cortex. Laser treatment has potential to enhance cognitive function and treat cognitive decline in individuals with prefrontal hypometabolism.
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  • Noninvasive laser therapy can improve cognitive performance in the brain.
  • Laser therapy has the potential to address cognitive decline in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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Enhancing Brain Performance with Laser Therapy

Researchers conducted a study to investigate the effects of noninvasive laser therapy on brain function and found promising results. By shining a low-power infrared laser over the prefrontal cortex, participants experienced improved reaction speeds and cognitive processing. The laser treatment stimulated increased oxygen delivery and cellular energy production, essential for optimal brain function. The study showed that participants who received the laser treatment demonstrated significantly enhanced cognitive processing compared to those who received a sham treatment. This research suggests that laser therapy has the potential to enhance brain performance and could be used in the future to address cognitive decline associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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