Scientists Claim Infrared Helmet Could Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms

penguin_dance writes "Ready to put on your thinking cap? There's a report out of the UK regarding an 'experimental helmet which scientists say could reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease within weeks of being used'. The helmet is to be worn for ten minutes every day and stimulates the growth of brain cells using infra-red light. The article explains, 'Low level infra-red red is thought to stimulate the growth of cells of all types of tissue and encourage their repair. It is able to penetrate the skin and even get through the skull.' Human trials are due to start this summer." I wont make any nomad-based predictions, but I'll remain on the skeptic side of the fence for now.

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Spaceballs The Helmet!

[Zymergy]

Seeing the linked article's image of the 3 Doctor's holding their experimental "Prototype Cognitive Helmet", I can't help but imagine one of them wearing it while reenacting Rick Moranis' doll-play monologue from Spaceballs:

[Playing with his dolls]
Dark Helmet: [In Dark Helmet voice] And now Princess Vespa, I have you in my clutches, to have my wicked way with you, the way I want to.
[In Vespa voice]
Dark Helmet: No, no, go away, I hate you! And yet... I find you strangely attractive.
[In D.H. voice]
Dark Helmet: Of course you do! Druish princesses are often attracted to money and power, and I have both, and you *know* it!
[In V. voice]
Dark Helmet: No, no, leave me alone!
[In D.H. voice]
Dark Helmet: No, kiss me!
[V]
Dark Helmet: No! Stop!
[D.H]
Dark Helmet: Yes, yes!
[V]
Dark Helmet: Oh, oh, oh! Ohhhh, your helmet is so big!

But seriously, the weather

[iminplaya]

An 80-year-old couple is having trouble remembering things, so they go
                to the doctor to make sure there's nothing wrong.
                After an exam, the doctor says, "You're physically okay, but you guys
                might want to start writing notes to help you remember things."
                That night they're watching TV when the old man gets up from his chair.
                His wife says, "Where are you going?"
                He says, "I'm going to the kitchen to get a glass of water."
                She says, "Will you get me some Vanilla ice cream?"
                He says, "All right."
                She says, "Don't you think you should write it down?"
                He says, "I don't have to write it down. Vanilla ice cream."
                She says, "And could I have strawberries and whipped cream?"
                He says, "All right."
                She says, "Don't you think you should write it down?"
                He says, "I don't have to write it down.Vanilla ice cream with
                strawberries and whipped cream."
                Twenty minutes later he walks in and hands her a plate of bacon and eggs.
                She says, "You forgot my fucking toast."

But...

[hyades1]

Will it help me remember what I actually wanted when I went down the steps to the basement?