Neurofeedback & Brain Training
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Unlike brain games that train specific tasks, neurofeedback trains underlying brain state regulation.
The thalamus acts as a gatekeeper between cortex and body; SMR training appears to improve this gating function.
Meta-analyses including large multicenter RCTs support these as 'efficacious and specific' treatments.
Network meta-analysis of 13 studies with 1,370 children showed significant benefit over placebo.
Neurofeedback may help slow cognitive decline in aging, though it's not a cure for dementia.
Marketing often blurs the line, but clinical outcomes require clinical-grade equipment and trained supervision.
Brain health fundamentals amplify neurofeedback benefits; ignoring them can cause gains to fade.
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