Breathing your way to a sharper mind? new study tests combo therapy for memory loss

This study tested whether adding slow, paced breathing exercises to computer-based brain training could improve thinking skills and slow dementia in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Over 8 weeks, 113 participants either did both breathing and brain training, brain training with relaxation, or just relaxation. Researchers measured changes in heart rate, brain function, and daily living skills over 14 months. The goal was to see if calming the nervous system helps the brain learn better and delay decline.