One of my favorite findings! We discovered how to literally make people more creative using brain stimulation! 10Hz electrical stimulation to the frontal cortex increased creativity scores by 7.4% in the gold-standard creativity test. 🧵👇

We discovered why brain stimulation works for some people but not others! The secret isn't the stimulation itself—it's whether your brain is "tuned in" to the right frequency. This could revolutionize mental health treatment 🧵👇

We discovered that anesthesia doesn't just "turn off" the brain—it reveals how different brain regions have completely different operating systems! 🧵👇

Continuing in the series - next up a paper that was about 10 years ahead of its time - a bit of a hidden gem - worth a first/another look. A detailed investigation of how dual-site stimulation synchronizes networks. Lots of state dynamics and interesting mechanisms of t#ACS.

An almost typical day at work...

Leading up to my 15 year anniversary at UNC next year, I decided to share with you our scientific journey from neuronal mechanisms to novel treatments in the @FrohlichLab

Your brain doesn't completely shut off these slow waves during wakefulness—they're just much smaller and more localized. When you're tired or not engaged, these waves can increase even while you're awake! #BrainStates

As we age, our deep sleep (and those important slow waves) tends to decrease. This may partly explain age-related memory issues. Protecting your sleep quality could be one key to maintaining cognitive health! #AgingBrain #SleepHealth

Sleep isn't just for humans! Every animal with a complex brain needs it, and they all show these slow brain waves during deep sleep. Evolution has preserved this feature for a reason—it's essential for brain health and function! #ComparativeNeuroscience

Fascinating brain fact: Neurons in your thalamus (deep in your brain) and cortex (outer layer) talk to each other during sleep, creating different rhythms. This "thalamocortical dialogue" orchestrates your sleep cycles and helps process memories. #NeuroscientistLife

Just like ocean waves, slow waves in your sleeping brain actually travel! They typically start in frontal regions and move toward the back of your brain. Each person has their own unique pattern of wave origin and direction. #NeuralWaves

Ever notice how a power nap can improve your memory? During deep sleep, your brain replays neural activity patterns from your day, strengthening important connections and weakening less useful ones. It's like your brain's natural memory optimization! #BrainFacts #EEG

Brain fact: Your cortex alternates between "Up states" (neurons active and firing) and "Down states" (neurons quiet) during deep sleep. This slow rhythm is like your brain's nighttime heartbeat, occurring about once per second. #NeuroscienceFacts

Your brain cycles through different states during sleep: N1 (drowsy), N2 (light sleep), N3 (deep sleep), and REM. Each has a unique electrical signature that scientists can see on an EEG. Brain waves get progressively slower as you enter deeper sleep! #SleepCycles

Did you know your brain produces slow waves (<4 Hz) during deep sleep? These aren't just random noise—they're crucial for memory consolidation and allowing your brain to properly "file away" what you learned during the day! #Neuroscience #SleepScience

The most powerful self-improvement hack isn't in a book or behind a paywall—it's making eye contact with the barista, remembering your neighbor's kid's name, and putting your phone down when someone speaks. Changed my life when I realized genuine presence charges my batteries. #RealConnection

What people imagine when I tell them about my day at work

"I'll start tomorrow" was my mantra for all my adult live. This week, I chose today 4 times in a row. Small win, massive mindset shift. Join me on my journey to reach my goal of 100 gym visits this year! What is your fitness goal? #SelfImprovement

Nobody tells you that in your forties, getting out of bed at 5am hurts more than the actual workout. But watching the sunrise with shaky muscles beats scrolling in bed with regrets. Week 1 complete. #FitnessJourney #SharedJOruney #LearnGrowTransform

What would your life look like if you stopped trying to be impressive… and started trying to be aligned?

I have identified seven things that are very important to me that I have postponed working on again and again. Procrastination, my old friend! Today will be different.

Big personal news! After 25+ years of studying rhythms in brains and behavior, I am launching the Synchronistic Synthesis Framework - a coaching methodology grounded in dynamical systems, oscillations, and synchronization principles. www.linkedin.com/posts/flavio...

The best journeys are shared ones. Starting tomorrow, I'll be tweeting daily about my personal development path—the victories, the setbacks, and everything in between. Your growth journey is welcome here too. #learngrowtransform

The internet is full of success stories and motivational content. But where are the people sharing the messy middle? That changes next week: my development journey, unfiltered and in real-time. Space for yours, as well! Follow along and let's #learngrowtransform together!

[NextGen EEG Training] TFW your alpha peak frequency is bussin at 10 Hz and your brain literally processes visuals faster than the slow squad 🧠⚡ No cap, scientists found higher APF = better at spotting quick flashes! #BrainCore #CognitiveW

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] Not me getting my brain read like an open book 📖🧠 EEG tech said my sleep spindles are a whole moment #SleepScienceW

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] Bestie, if your alpha waves aren't hitting different when you close your eyes, we need to talk 👀🌀 EEG 101: alpha power increases with eye closure #BrainHacks

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] The EEG lab tech said my P300 wave was mid... I'm literally crying rn 😭 Jk that's actually the brain's response to important stimuli #NeuroPilled

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] It's giving neurofeedback training 💅 Using EEG to see my own brain activity in real time? Iconic behavior only #ScienceSlay

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] No because why are theta waves (4-8 Hz) literally the main character during meditation?? 🧘‍♀️🌊 EEG showing I'm in my creativity era #CoreMemories

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] TFW your gamma waves are going brr above 30 Hz and your perception is just chef's kiss 👁️‍🗨️✨ EEG doesn't lie, that's high-level processing #BrainRotSlay

[EEG Training for the Next Generation] The rizz is stored in the beta waves fr fr 🔥⚡ When your EEG showing 13-30 Hz, your brain is in focus mode, not cheugy at all #NeurosciBlaast

[EEG training for the next generation] POV: Your delta waves are bussin while you're catching those Z's 😴💤 EEG fact drop: these slow 0.5-4 Hz oscillations = deep sleep repair mode #SleepTok

Bridging the generation gap in EEG training: Just got my brain waves checked and I'm literally vibing in alpha state rn 🧠✨ No cap, EEG shows I'm in that 8-12 Hz flow state! #BrainCoreAesthetic

Calling everyday experiences 'dopamine hits' is the astrology of neuroscience. Not everything pleasurable needs a neurochemical explanation.

Love isn't 'just oxytocin.' If I explain your favorite song as 'just air vibrations,' I've missed everything that actually matters about the experience.

I'm so tired of apps claiming to 'hack your neural pathways.' You're not reprogramming your prefrontal cortex—you're just building a habit. Same thing we've known about for centuries, minus the Silicon Valley markup.

Have you been wondering if self-reported sensations during #tACS are related to cortical excitability? Well, we have. Exciting pilot results from Dr. Andrea Seiler, neurologist and collaborator of the Frohlich Lab at UNC. www.mdpi.com/2514-183X/9/...

'Your dopamine is depleted' is just fancy talk for 'you feel unmotivated.' Adding brain chemicals doesn't make your pop psychology more scientific—it makes it more pretentious.

Intracranial EEG (iEEG) places electrodes directly on/in the brain, bypassing skull distortion. It's like upgrading from listening through a wall to being in the concert hall! Used pre-surgery.

Phase-amplitude coupling occurs when slow wave phases modulate faster oscillation amplitudes. It's your brain's way of organizing information hierarchically - like a conductor (slow waves) directing when musicians (fast waves) should play louder!

Stop saying 'your amygdala is triggering you' when what you mean is 'you're feeling scared.' Your feelings aren't just brain blobs lighting up on a scan. You're a whole person, not a walking fMRI!

Source localization algorithms like LORETA can estimate which brain structures generated those surface EEG signals. It's like hearing applause and figuring out which audience sections are clapping loudest!

Ever heard of coherence? It measures how synchronized two brain regions are. High coherence = areas working together, like orchestra sections playing in harmony. Crucial for understanding functional connectivity!

EEG spectral analysis transforms those squiggly time-domain waves into frequency-domain power spectra using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). It's like breaking down a symphony into individual instrument sections!

EEG 101: Those wavy lines aren't random! They're patterns of brain activity captured by electrodes placed on your scalp. Different waves = different brain states.

EEG Cheat Sheet: Small waves = thinking. Big waves = seizure. No waves = check if machine is plugged in. Sine waves = patient is secretly a mathematics textbook.

Your brain is constantly firing tiny electrical signals - an EEG (electroencephalogram) is like a microphone that picks up this neural concert! 🧠⚡ #BrainBasics

EEG tip: Alpha waves (8-13 Hz) show up when you're relaxed. Delta waves show up when you're sleeping. And that flat line? That's when your patient unplugged the machine to charge their phone. #EEGProblems

Replacing one indoor workout with an outdoor equivalent each week works the same muscles with completely different mental benefits. Gyms strengthen bodies, but nature restores souls. #OutdoorMovement #GreenExercise