Exactly why such stimulation works isn't known, experts say, but a similar procedure has been shown in animal studies tohelpimprove learning and memory.
While physical activity has been shown to aid in sharpening our minds and recall, simple mental exercises can help us to remain sharp and improvememory as we age.
The authors of a new study wanted to determine whether short-term mindfulness training might helpimprove the working memory, focus, and ultimately, the GRE scores, of kids who took a two-week class on mindfulness.