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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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  1. "Just what is the truth behind Madonna's by dgun · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    mysterious bruises?" Madonna's bruises take 2nd billing to a fountain of youth helmet? What type of publication are these people running?

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