A study has recently found that tickling the brain with low-intensity electrical stimulation in a specific area can improve verbal short-term memory. Mayo Clinic researchers found word recall was enhanced with stimulation of the brain's lateral temporal cortex the regions on the sides of the head by the temples and ears. They also Patients recalled more words from a previously viewed list when low-amplitude electrical stimulation was delivered to the brain. One patient reported that it was easier to picture the words in his mind for remembering. Study author Michal Kucewicz said The most exciting finding of this research is
