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by JoshMnem 2445 days ago
Please be careful.

"Popular electric brain stimulation method used to boost brainpower is detrimental to IQ scores"

> Using a weak electric current in an attempt to boost brainpower or treat conditions has become popular among scientists and do-it-yourselfers, but a new study shows that using the most common form of electric brain stimulation had a statistically significant detrimental effect on IQ scores.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/05/150505152140.h...