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5-Min Science: Exercise Can Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer's Cognitive Decline
Walking just 5,000 to 7,500 steps a day could delay Alzheimer's symptoms by six years.
Fred Shaffer
Nov 13, 20258 min read


5-Min Science: Deep Sleep Clears Toxic Proteins
Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative conditions involve the accumulation of toxic proteins that the glymphatic system is designed to clear.
Fred Shaffer
Aug 31, 20258 min read


5-Minute Science: Alzheimer's Risks Can Be Reduced by Lifestyle Changes
The US POINTER trial reveals that older adults can boost their brain health through targeted, structured lifestyle changes.
Fred Shaffer
Jul 30, 20256 min read


5-Min Science: Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 11, 20256 min read


5-Min Science: An Open-Label Theta Burst Stimulation Trial for Early-Stage Alzheimer's
Google Illuminate discussion of Open label pilot of personalized, neuroimaging-guided theta burst stimulation in early-stage Alzheimer’s.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 23, 20246 min read


A Deep Dive into the Gamma Rhythm
Research has linked gamma activity to cortical activation, cognitive processes, attention, emotion, and motor functions.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 27, 202410 min read
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