TMS and Smoking Addiction
Personalized 10 Hz left DLPFC rTMS was associated with reduced cigarette consumption in tobacco use disorder Disclaimer: This content is intended for healthcare professionals and is provided for educational purposes only. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is not approved for the treatment of tobacco use disorder, unless otherwise stated by local regulatory authorities. A recent study […]
TMS for Depression and Anxiety
Circuit-Specific TMS Targeting for Depression and Anxiety: What a Head-to-Head Trial and Its Mechanistic Follow-Up Reveal Major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety symptoms frequently co-occur, yet most TMS protocols still target depression using a single, conventional left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) approach regardless of a patient’s anxiety burden. Prior retrospective connectomics work suggested that two […]
Deep dive: Cellular and Molecular Pathways Underlying TMS-Induced Neuroplasticity
Synaptic plasticity – the biological basis for lasting TMS effects One of the defining characteristics of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is that its effects can persist well beyond the stimulation period [1]. These sustained effects are thought to arise from synaptic plasticity, the brain’s ability to modify the strength and organization of neural connections […]
More Than a Muscle Contraction: Circulation, Edema and Tissue Biology
When peripheral magnetic stimulation activates muscle, the effects do not stop at movement. Muscle pumping, venous return and lymphatic transport create an interesting physiological story. Every muscle contraction creates mechanical effects in the surrounding tissue. The lymphatic system relies partly on extrinsic forces such as surrounding skeletal-muscle contraction and arterial pulsation to propel lymph. Because […]
Recover Smarter: Exploring Magnetic Stimulation After Exercise
Sore muscles, reduced power and slower recovery are familiar after hard training. Peripheral magnetic stimulation is being studied for its effects on muscle sensitivity, pain and post-exercise performance. Recovery is a major part of physical performance. After intense or unfamiliar exercise, delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can bring muscle tenderness, discomfort and temporary reductions in performance. […]
Your Brain Is Built to Change: How TMS Taps into Neuroplasticity
The brain is not static. It continuously adapts to experience, learning and activity. Magnetic stimulation gives researchers a way to study and influence some of those adaptive processes. Neuroplasticity describes the nervous system’s ability to change in response to activity and experience. It is fundamental to learning and adaptation, and it is also one of […]
Mental Clarity in a Distracted World: What Can TMS Do for Cognitive Performance?
Focus, processing speed and mental fatigue are increasingly part of wellness conversations. TMS research offers a more nuanced look at whether brain stimulation can influence cognitive performance. Modern life places a constant demand on attention. Switching between messages, meetings, screens and decisions can leave people feeling mentally overloaded, unfocused or simply drained. Terms such as […]
Feeling Better: What Can TMS Research Tell Us About Mood and Well-Being?
Feeling well is more than simply not being depressed or anxious. Everyday well-being is shaped by mood, energy, motivation, emotional balance and how effectively we adapt to the demands around us. This raises an interesting question: if TMS can modulate brain networks involved in mood and emotional regulation, can repeated stimulation also influence how healthy […]
Cravings Start in the Brain: Can TMS Influence the Drive to Eat?
Food choices are not controlled by willpower alone. Reward, learned cues and cognitive control all contribute to eating behavior and researchers are investigating whether TMS can influence some of these circuits. Anyone who has experienced a strong food craving knows that wanting to eat is not always the same as being hungry. Eating behavior emerges […]
Switch Off, Recharge, Reset: What Can TMS Research Tell Us About Sleep?
Sleep is one of the foundations of how we feel and function. A good night’s sleep supports attention, memory, emotional regulation and physical recovery, while poor sleep can leave us feeling mentally slower, less energetic and more emotionally reactive. Because sleep and mental health are closely connected, researchers have increasingly asked whether the effects of […]