Japanese scientists have invented a brain training device that can enhance concentration and memory by stimulating the fingertips, which are considered the “second brain” of humans.
A group of Japanese researchers has recently announced a groundbreaking invention that could mark a turning point in the fight against memory decline in the elderly.
This new brain training device is designed to improve concentration and memory by stimulating the fingertips, which are regarded as “the second brain” of humans.
The brain training device requires users to adjust the pressure of their fingertips to control a character on the screen. (Source: Asahi).
The research is based on the hypothesis that hand dexterity is closely linked to brain function.
The device is shaped like a soft sponge, which users hold to perform exercises that control a character on the screen by adjusting finger pressure. This process stimulates and improves brain activities related to concentration and memory.
The researchers tested this system on 14 healthy elderly individuals in Tokai, Aichi Prefecture. Participants were asked to use the system for 30 days, approximately 10 minutes each day.
The results showed that all subjects experienced improvements in attention and memory, which had declined due to aging.
Researchers from Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) and Aichi Sangyo University are conducting further illustrative studies, hoping that their invention will help prevent dementia in old age.
Frailty, which includes three types: physical, psychological, and social, is a health condition that deteriorates due to various factors.
Currently, no medical methods have been identified to halt the progression of this frailty. However, there is optimism for potential recovery of cognitive functions.
Professor Yoshifumi Morita, an electrical and mechanical engineering professor at NITech, stated: “We hope our system will be used by those with cognitive frailty to see if it helps them recover from that condition.”
Scientists believe that this invention could provide significant benefits for individuals suffering from memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Additionally, the device could also be used for rehabilitation in patients who have suffered strokes or other brain injuries.
The research team is continuing to collaborate with hospitals and medical centers to conduct more extensive studies. At the same time, they are planning to establish a startup to bring this product to market and serve the community.
