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Dementia could be treated by manipulating brain waves as we sleep
As part of the study published in SLEEP, researchers at the University of Surrey manipulated the brain waves known as the alpha and theta oscillations in 18 healthy young adults while they slept.
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Binaural Beats
Delta waves (0.5-4 Hz) signify a state of deep sleep. A binaural beat with a frequency between 4 and 7 Hz, for example, is more likely to align with theta brain waves, promoting sleep and relaxation.
The Mirror27d
Doing one thing for '31 to 45 minutes' before bed may worsen your sleep, experts warn
"When we wake up, our brain transitions from the deeper sleep brain waves (like delta and theta waves) through alpha waves and finally to beta waves," she continued. "This transition makes us more ...
New York Post10d
This headband can make you fall asleep 74% faster by changing your brainwaves — does it work?
The Post tried out Elemind’s sleep headband, which nudges your brain waves to help you fall asleep faster. Tamara Beckwith/N.Y.Post America is having a bit of a sleep crisis. A Gallup poll last ...
New York Post13d
New AI tool predicts brain decline years before symptoms appear — how it could help fight dementia
The AI tool works its magic by analyzing brain wave activity recorded during sleep using an electroencephalography (EEG) — a non-invasive technique that tracks electrical activity in the brain ...
Science Daily25d
Sleep Disorders News
Why Deep Sleep Is Helpful for Memory Dec. 12, 2024 — It has been known for nearly 20 years that slow, synchronous electrical waves in the brain during deep sleep support the formation of memories.
Tom's Guide8d
Deep sleep boosts immunity, repairs muscles and helps you learn — but do you get enough?
"During deep sleep, neurons in our brain pulse in slow waves," she says. According to research, deep sleep, compared to REM sleep, is also the hardest stage to be woken from, even if there are ...