brainwave patterns
Mind's electrical signatures
Brainwave patterns are the rhythmic electrical signals produced by neurons firing in the brain, measured by electroencephalography (EEG).
Different patterns correspond to different mental states: delta waves during deep sleep, theta during drowsiness, alpha during relaxed wakefulness, beta during active thinking.
The meditation app claimed to optimize your brainwave patterns.
The term appears in both neuroscience and wellness marketing, the latter often with dubious precision.
- meditation practicesTechniques for focused awareness
- sleep stagesDistinct periods during rest
- deep sleepUnconsciousness hard to rouse
- rapid eye movementSlumber stage with darting gaze
- cognitive trainingMental exercise program
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