Scientists manage to boost the working memories of people aged 60 and over to match that of their juniors in their 20s.
Applying mild electric shocks to the brain can reverse memory loss in older people, a study suggests.
The study involved 42 younger adults aged 20 to 29 and 42 older adults aged 60 to 76, who were all assessed for their performance in a"spot the differences" task.
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