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Brandon Luu, MD

@brandonluumd

Where evidence meets action.

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Can binaural beats actually help improve focus? I spoke with Brandon Luu, MD about the idea of brain entrainment, which seeks to synchronize brainwaves with external stimuli. Full episode: youtu.be/Twl6hpvjc0E?si…

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As wearable data improves, some propose using it to reward healthy behaviour. Imagine: meet exercise guidelines, earn a tax credit. Could this boost public health and reduce healthcare costs?

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Adults with ADHD have smaller pineal glands. 🌙 Smaller glands are linked to → later chronotype → worse symptoms. Circadian rhythm dysfunction seems to be a significant component of ADHD.

Adults with ADHD have smaller pineal glands.

🌙 Smaller glands are linked to → later chronotype → worse symptoms.

Circadian rhythm dysfunction seems to be a significant component of ADHD.
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Bright light therapy improves visual function and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s: 🧠 Faster brain responses 😌 Less sleepiness, anxiety, and autonomic dysfunction All without changing retinal structure.

Bright light therapy improves visual function and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s:
🧠 Faster brain responses
😌 Less sleepiness, anxiety, and autonomic dysfunction

All without changing retinal structure.
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It’s alarming how many people with Lyme disease have no memory of a tick bite. Yet transmission is only thought to occur after 24+ hours of attachment. Are ticks just that stealthy… or is our science incomplete?

It’s alarming how many people with Lyme disease have no memory of a tick bite.

Yet transmission is only thought to occur after 24+ hours of attachment.

Are ticks just that stealthy… or is our science incomplete?