Brain booster combo shows promise for sharper seniors

This study tested whether combining a low dose of methylphenidate (a drug used for ADHD) with computer-based cognitive training could improve thinking skills in healthy older adults. Thirty-one volunteers without memory problems took part in a 6-week program. The goal was to see if this short-term approach could safely enhance attention and memory, with effects lasting up to 3 months. This is a proof-of-concept study, not a cure, but it may lead to new ways to treat early cognitive decline.