Can Real-Time EEG Actually Improve Focus, Sleep & Stress? Pharmacist Review

Can this EEG device decode and even retrain your brain? Today I’m putting the Muse S Athena, a next-generation EEG + fNIRS brain-tracking wearable device to the test. As a pharmacist, I wanted real data, published evidence, and an honest answer to the biggest question: Does this actually work?After months of testing, I’ll walk you through:• What the Muse Athena actually measures• How accurate EEG + fNIRS really are• What improved for me during my experience with the device.• A key mistake I made (so you don't have to!)• What the research says, including the 2023 Mayo Clinic pilot study• Who this device is right for, and who it probably isn’tWhether you're curious about focus training, sleep support, brain data, or evidence-based mindfulness tools, this review will help you decide if the Muse S Athena is worth considering for you or someone you love.MUSE 15% off CODE: "LINDSAY" (www.choose muse.com/lindsay)Sign-up For My Evidence-based Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b0fff5a29e30/1t6mpaybi500:00 Can you train your brain?01:36 What the Muse S Athena Actually Measures03:36 How the Muse S Athena Works (Sensor Breakdown)03:46 Brain training sessions (Mindflight)04:48 Meditation Modes (Mind, Heart, Body, Breath)05:24 Sleep Mode & “Digital Sleeping Pills”06:24 Evidence Behind Muse Sleep Support07:18 My Results (Personal Experience)07:34 Muse Sensor Check: My Mistake08:26 Who the Muse S Athena Is Best For?09:02 Muse for Healthcare Healthcare Workers: Mayo Clinic Results09:56 Self Care with Muse11:00 Who is least likely to benefit from Muse?11:48 Discount Code, Return Policy & LinkPODCAST INFO: Email: https://mailchi.mp/b0fff5a29e30/1t6mpaybi5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/friendly-pharmacy-5/id1705305284?i=1000655712263Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aTnjJS6ASafv16G1DvWjD?si=yclKqLLaR6yFw-ag6lBVGQAmazon Music: https://amzn.asia/d/5xHD8GERSS: https://anchor.fm/s/e65b192c/podcast/rssLindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023.Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. SOCIALS:https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5https://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5DISCLAIMER: All content in this video and description including infor­ma­tion, opinions, con­tent, ref­er­ences, and links is for infor­ma­tional pur­poses only. The Author does not pro­vide any med­ical advice on the site. Noth­ing con­tained in this video or its description is intended to estab­lish a pharmacist-patient rela­tion­ship, to replace the ser­vices of a trained physi­cian or health care pro­fes­sional, or to be a sub­sti­tute for pro­fes­sional med­ical advice, diag­no­sis, or treatment. You should con­sult a licensed physi­cian or appropriately credentialed health care worker in your com­mu­nity in all mat­ters relat­ing to your health. Also, some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. All non-licensed clips used are for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.