Zap and train: new combo therapy targets sluggish thinking in seniors

This study tested whether combining a computer-based brain training program (Speed of Processing training) with a gentle, non-invasive electrical current applied to the scalp (alpha-tACS) could improve how quickly older adults with mild cognitive impairment process visual information. The study planned to enroll 40 adults aged 65 and older with memory complaints. Participants would receive either the real brain stimulation or a fake (sham) version alongside the training to see if the combo boosted thinking speed and other mental skills.