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by bgroins 3030 days ago
Sorry but this is complete crap. I'm not sure if you read the article, but it states:

"More than two dozen clinical trials are aiming to modulate brainwaves in some way — some with flickering lights or rhythmic sounds, but most through the direct application of electrical currents to the brain or scalp."

Two dozen clinical trials which will hopefully lead to a breakthrough. This and countless other medical advances have come about through hard science and rigorous testing in the realm of traditional medicine, not "alternative health". Crystals and homeopathic magic water aren't going cure Alzheimer's.

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I wish I could set a reminder for 5 years out for this thread. From what I've seen, all the clinical trials in something like this will be abandoned for some reason or another.
I’m personally directly involved in one such trial. I’ll be happy to send you a mail in 5 years (or next year) with updates.
I’m not the parent, but I would be interested!
Drop me an email (check my profile) and then I'll know where to respond :)
If you use an electronic calendar, you can. I set multi year reminders a few times, and it does work. Computer don’t care.

Most calendar systems support import/export in iCal , so you’ll be fine switching in the mean time.

If one of the reasons is, "it doesn't work", I'd call that a success, wouldn't you?

Not everything is a money-driven conspiracy. (Though, not everything isn't, either.)