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An Electric Zap Could Help Stroke-Damaged Brains Recover

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An Electric Zap Could Help Stroke-Damaged Brains Recover

Electrified, our brains work better. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a painless treatment that uses electrical currents to stimulate parts of the brain. A new study from Oxford University researchers investigates this method of jumpstarting the mind. Their results suggest the use of tDCS effectively supports patients during rehabilitation after stroke. Specifically, participants who received…