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  2. Stroke patients test new nerve stimulation therapy - AOL

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    This new technique needs only a portable device, with patients wearing a watch-like monitor linked to a mobile phone to gather the results. It's used while patients do rehabilitation exercises.

  3. Sensory stimulation therapy - Wikipedia

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    Sensory stimulation therapy (SST) is an experimental therapy that aims to use neural plasticity mechanisms to aid in the recovery of somatosensory function after stroke or cognitive ageing. Stroke and cognitive ageing are well known sources of cognitive loss, the former by neuronal death , the latter by weakening of neural connections .

  4. Neurostimulation - Wikipedia

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    Neurostimulation is the purposeful modulation of the nervous system's activity using invasive (e.g. microelectrodes) or non-invasive means (e.g. transcranial magnetic stimulation or transcranial electric stimulation, tES, such as tDCS or transcranial alternating current stimulation, tACS).

  5. Audio-visual entrainment - Wikipedia

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    In order to affect brain (neuronal) activity, sensory stimulation must be within the frequency range of roughly 0.5 to 25 hertz (Hz) [citation needed]. Touch, photic and auditory stimulation are capable of affecting brain wave activity. A large area of skin must be stimulated to affect brainwaves, which leaves both auditory and photic ...

  6. 7 Easy Ways to Stimulate Your Brain As You Age, According to ...

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    Put the phone down and grab a book. Whether you prefer a steamy romance novel, a fascinating piece of nonfiction, or a moody mystery, reading boasts tons of benefits for your brain.

  7. Functional electrical stimulation - Wikipedia

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    Patients with hemiplegia following a stroke commonly experience shoulder pain and subluxation; both of which will interfere with the rehabilitation process. Functional electrical stimulation has been found to be effective for the management of pain and reduction of shoulder subluxation, as well as accelerating the degree and rate of motor recovery.

  8. 20 Engaging & Meaningful At-Home Activities for People with ...

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    Key Takeaways. Dementia patients can benefit from creative activities. Painting, music, crafts, and other sensory activities keep seniors engaged and allow opportunities for emotional expression.

  9. Download, install, or uninstall AOL Desktop Gold - AOL Help

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    Learn how to download and install or uninstall the Desktop Gold software and if your computer meets the system requirements. AOL APP. News / Email / Weather / Video ...