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Scientists Claim Infrared Helmet Could Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the feeling-light-headed dept.

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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  1. Spaceballs The Helmet! by Zymergy · · Score: 4, Funny

    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!