HippoCamera announces the publication of its recent research study.
January 16, 2023
Our results were recently published in a peer-reviewed study at the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read more about the study in an article by the University of Toronto here.
Toronto, ON: HippoCamera, developers of an evidence-based digital reminiscence smartphone platform, is pleased to announce the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the leading journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. After using HippoCamera for only minutes a day, users were able to recall over 50 percent more details about everyday experiences that took place as many as six months earlier.
Developed based on research at the University of Toronto’s Memory and Perception Lab, HippoCamera has completed two successful proof of concept trials in North America and Asia. Co-founder Dr. Morgan Barense commented, “We found that memories with an associated HippoCamera cue were long-lasting, and that it worked for everyone in the study – healthy older adults, those starting to show cognitive decline, and even one case with severe amnesia due to an acquired brain injury.”
Memory loss is a huge societal concern, with 1 in 3 individuals across all age groups reporting cognitive issues as one of their greatest fears in retirement. Early intervention is most effective, with a recent study in The Lancet reporting that up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed by modification to lifestyle factors. The new HippoCamera research suggests that systematic reactivation of memories for recent real-world experiences can help to maintain a bridge between the present and past in older adults, and holds promise for those in the early stages of memory impairment.
About HippoCamera
HippoCamera, a personalized digital reminiscence platform, was developed by a team of award-winning memory scientists. It uses smartphone technology to mimic how the hippocampus supports the acquisition and retention of new memories, allowing users to better remember important events of their lives. Rigorous, peer-reviewed studies showed that HippoCamera enhanced brain activity in the hippocampus, increased long-lasting memory recall for specific events by over 50%, and made users feel more positive towards their memories. The easy-to-use application works on smartphones and tablets, and has been validated in trials in North America and Asia. HippoCamera is being commercialized by its parent company, Dynamic Memory Solutions, through partnerships with organizations promoting healthy aging, including retirement living and pharmaceuticals. The company is supported by University of Toronto’s Innovation and Partnerships Office, University of Toronto Early Stage Technology (UTEST), The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), and AGE-WELL.