Discovers a way to boost mental abilities

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Discovers a way to boost mental abilities

It is known that higher levels of light can stimulate vigilance and cognitive abilities. These effects primarily depend on a subclass of retinal light-sensitive cells called ipRCG. These cells are projected to several areas of the brain, including hypothalamus, which is associated with regulating circulatory rhythms, sleep and attention. The new study involved 26 healthy young people who performed several tasks. In one task called n-back, the su…