Vibrating mattress and pills improve clearance of Alzheimer protein in brain

Lying on a vibrating mattress for 40 minutes while taking two nitric oxide pills enhanced the clearance of an Alzheimer's-related protein from the brain, New Scientist reported. The dual treatment caused blood vessels in the brain to swell and constrict more strongly, which boosted the brain's natural waste-disposal system. [1]

The disease is closely linked to abnormal levels of specific proteins, according to New Scientist. These include beta-amyloid, which forms clumps known as plaques between neurons, and tau, which forms tangles within neurons. [1]

As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, other non-invasive strategies have also shown benefits against the condition. Taking 3,000 steps daily reduced the buildup of tau proteins and slowed cognitive decline, while separate research showed that blocking destructive immune cells in mice preserved memory centers without needing to remove toxic tau. [4][5]

The mattress method relies on mechanical movement. Oscillation is defined as the periodic variation of a measure about a central value or between different states, such as a swinging pendulum. [1][2]