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10/10/2025

08/24/2025

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08/21/2025

🧠 Scientists figured out how to *double* brain waste clearance just by massaging the skin.

The discovery may be the future of Alzheimer's prevention.

Scientists have discovered a non-invasive way to enhance the brain’s natural waste-clearing system, which could open new doors for treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) demonstrated in mice that gently stimulating lymphatic vessels beneath the skin of the face and neck significantly boosts cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow—a critical mechanism for flushing out harmful substances from the brain. Using a specially designed mechanical stimulator, the team was able to double CSF outflow and restore drainage levels in aged mice, without drugs or surgery.

This breakthrough offers a potential new approach for safely improving brain health in aging populations.

The researchers also identified previously unknown drainage routes from the brain to superficial lymph nodes through facial lymphatics—routes that remain functional even in older animals. These findings complete the anatomical map of CSF outflow and suggest the feasibility of wearable or clinical devices to enhance brain waste clearance. While more research is needed to determine its long-term effects and application in human patients, the team is optimistic that this gentle mechanical approach could be developed into a therapeutic tool to prevent or slow neurodegenerative disease progression.

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Nature. Increased CSF drainage by non-invasive manipulation of cervical lymphatics, June 4, 2025.

07/24/2025

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07/24/2025

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05/17/2025

Congratulations Kelly Ayres Dilworth for being the lucky winner of our complimentary massage. Thank you for your dedication to education and support of our business! You are appreciated ☺️

05/07/2025

To all teachers out there, thank you for your dedicated service. You are appreciated. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are giving away a free hour-long massage to one deserving teacher. Tag someone you feel is worthy of such recognition.

05/07/2025

To all nurses out there, thank you for your dedicated service. In recognition of Nurse Appreciation Week, we are giving away a complimentary hour-long massage to one deserving nurse. Tag someone you feel is worthy of such recognition.

04/15/2025

If you needed a sign to schedule that massage, this is it 💆🏽‍♀️

02/17/2025

That low back pain may be coming from somewhere else

08/23/2024

FILL OUR BOOK BINS! Did you know teachers access free books for their students and classroom libraries in addition to free school supplies at our resource center? The Book Bin is getting low on great books from the recent new teacher shopping event. Help us stock the book bins to the brim! New and gently used books are always accepted and appreciated. Touch base with us at connect@harfordeducation.org to drop off your book donation.