Acupuncture needles may boost brain function in early memory loss

This pilot study tested whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can improve memory and thinking in people with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI), a condition that often leads to Alzheimer's. 24 adults aged 55-75 with aMCI were split into two groups: one received 8 acupuncture sessions over 4 weeks, and the other received no extra treatment. The study aimed to see if acupuncture is a safe, helpful option and whether a larger trial is possible.