Authors : Samera Sabbagh

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14716974

Abstract : Neurofeedback and short-term memory games have each demonstrated notable efficacy in enhancing cognitive functions such as memory retention, attention span, and overall brain performance. Despite their individual benefits, the integration of these methods as a cohesive therapeutic strategy remains underexplored. This study investigates the synergistic potential of combining neurofeedback and short-term memory games in addressing cognitive impairments. Fifty participants diagnosed with attention deficits, mild cognitive impairment, or recovering from traumatic brain injuries were enrolled and divided into two groups: one receiving neurofeedback-only therapy and another undergoing a combined intervention. Over eight weeks, the combined therapy group exhibited significantly greater improvements in cognitive performance, including a 35% increase in memory retention, enhanced attention span, and elevated neuroplasticity indicators. These findings suggest that combining neurofeedback and memory games offers a novel, effective, and engaging approach to cognitive therapy, with promising implications for treating ADHD, early-stage Alzheimer’s, and post-traumatic recovery.

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