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Acoustic Enhancement of Sleep Slow Oscillations and Concomitant Memory Improvement in Older Adults

Description:

Acoustic stimulation methods applied during sleep in young adults can increase slow wave activity (SWA) and improve sleep-dependent memory retention. It is unknown whether this approach enhances SWA and memory in older adults, who generally have reduced SWA compared to younger adults. Additionally, older adults are at risk for age-related...

Keyword:

aging, memory, acoustic stimulation, sleep, and slow waves

Creator:

Roneil G. Malkani, Rosemary Braun, Ken A. Paller, Phyllis C. Zee, Sandra Weintraub, Giovanni Santostasi, and Nelly A. Papalambros

Owner:

Chris Diaz

Publisher:

Frontiers Media

Date Uploaded:

05/08/2017

Date Modified:

05/08/2017

Date Created:

2017-03-08

Resource Type:

Article