Helius Medical Technologies and US Army Research Laboratory Launch Additional PoNS® Research

Helius Medical Technologies (TSX:HSM) a medical technology company focused on neurological wellness, announced that together with the US Army Research Laboratory, it has executed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement establishing a platform for collaborative research programs.
As quoted in the press release:

The US Army Research Laboratory conducts a broad program of fundamental research within its Human Sciences S&T Campaign. A major emphasis of the program is identifying and advancing novel techniques and technologies that can improve cognitive, emotional and physical performance to provide new capabilities for maximizing soldier readiness and response.

Currently, ARL is studying the use of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) among soldiers and veterans. ARL researchers have found that individuals who complete MBSR training often achieve results that can positively affect a soldier’s readiness, attention, energy, and vigor as well as decrease stress, symptoms of PTSD, and sleepiness – a top priority of General Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army.

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