Light and Sound Found to Combat Alzheimer’s Disease

Light and sound, the building blocks of video games and other immersive media, found to combat Alzheimer’s Disease.

New research suggests 40-hertz sensory therapy can help flush toxic proteins from the brain (first tested in mouse models).

“Administered for an hour each day through an integrated headset or display panel, the at-home therapy has shown promise in early clinical testing.

In people with various stages of Alzheimer’s, it has been associated with preserved brain volume, strengthened connectivity between neurons, improved mental functioning, and more restful sleep.”

As we continue to study and understand the power of media as medicine it is important to note the healing power of the foundational elements of media, light and sound.

Ryan Hartsell, Vince Kadlubek, Samuel R. Browd, M.D., Ph.D. and myself discussed these connections in our talk at SXSW 2024, Fairmont Hotel, Manchester GG Room.

Source: https://spectrum.ieee.org/amp/gamma-light-therapy-alzheimers-2667374463