Transcranial photobiomodulation improves functional brain networks and working memory in healthy older adults: An fNIRS study.

Qin Yang, Xiujuan Qu, Can Sheng, Xing Zhao, Guanqun Chen, Xiaoni Wang, Yuxia Li, Wenying Du, Xiaoqi Wang, Yu Sun, Xiaobo Li, Haijing Niu, Ying Han

Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM), as a novel non-invasive neurostimulation technique, has shown the compelling potential for improving cognitive function in aging population. However, the potential mechanism remains unclear. Neuroimaging studies have found that tPBM-induced physiological changes exist in both targeted and non-targeted brain areas, suggesting the necessity of understanding the modulation mechanism from the perspective of the whole brain level.

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Research summary

Transcranial photobiomodulation improves functional brain networks and working memory in healthy older adults. The study explores a non-invasive technique that may enhance cognitive function in aging individuals, addressing aspects of brain health that are crucial for longevity.

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