Can flickering lights and sound slow Alzheimer’s?

A lot of research on neuromodulation is currently being conducted. This article regards research of brain stimulation that is delivered with lights and sounds to treat those with Alzheimer’s.

Excerpt: “It’s a non-invasive form of sensory stimulation that has shown promise in preclinical studies and a feasibility study… flickering lights and sound at 40 Hz for an hour a day had the potential to slow cognitive decline and volume loss in parts of the brain vital for memory.”

40 Hz (Gamma) Synchrony neurofeedback is often used to support mental clarity for clients with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This 40Hz brain training can produce sharper thinking, better concentration, and improved cognitive endurance.

While neurofeedback can’t reverse structural brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease, it can help prevent relapse while improving memory, recall and recognition. And 40Hz Synchrony neurofeedback training can produce sharper thinking, better concentration, and improved cognitive endurance.

If you’re looking to slow down mental decline, anything you find that stimulates gamma activity will help. Certain mindfulness and meditation practices reliably increase gamma activity. There are cognitive training and brain exercises that stimulate gamma networks involved in learning and working memory. Learning a musical instrument, studying a new language and aerobic exercise increases gamma activity.

And there is neurofeedback–in particular 40 Hz Synchrony training–to slow cognitive decline. And Synchrony is not just for Alzheimer’s: it also helps with cognitive enhancement, ADHD support, and peak performance training.