Memory Air

09/11/2026

What’s the point of living with a good heart if your brain isn’t right??

Dr. Michael Leon explains why supporting your olfactory system may matter more than we think.

Thanks to Sanjay Bhojraj, MD | Integrative Cardiologist for the conversation | 🎙️The Curious Cardiologist podcast 🧠

09/08/2026

A 2023 UC Irvine study exposed 43 participants to scientifically selected novel, rotating scents at night. The results are the greatest increase to human memory ever recorded.

09/05/2026

Memory Air™ is a bedside device that silently stimulates the neurons in your nose to improve brain function while you sleep.​ ​We use targeted olfactory stimulation during sleep to support deeper rest, strengthen memory, and promote long-term cognitive health.​

09/03/2026

Scent activates the neurons in your nose, sending signals directly to the brain’s memory and emotional centers. Repeated exposure to novel scents stimulates the neural networks involved in memory, learning, and cognition.

09/01/2026

We’ve updated our website and changed a few things to make the science clearer and Memory Air™ easier to shop. Come have a look.

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08/31/2026

Memory Air™ is developed from the discovery that the olfactory system offers a direct pathway to the brain’s memory centers.

07/23/2026

Smell loss has been linked to several conditions, including Alzheimer’s. ⁠
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It’s still not clear whether it is a cause, an early warning sign of trouble brewing, or a consequence of disease, but some researchers believe that the brain’s memory centres may depend on olfactory stimulation to stay healthy. For instance, covid-19 and other respiratory infections that disrupt smell have been linked with an increased risk of memory decline in older adults. ⁠
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In this episode of Change Your Mind, presenters Helen Thomson and Cat de Lange explore the link between smell loss and memory with Michael Leon at UC Irvine. They discover how training your sense of smell - even while you sleep - may help keep memory centres active, and potentially slow some aspects of cognitive decline.⁠
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Thanks for having us! | 🎙️ Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here: https://www.newscientist.com/podcasts/

07/15/2026

Dr. Michael Leon, Chief Scientific Officer at Memory Air, has been named to the Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2026 by Behavioral Health Business.

The Memory Care Innovation Awards program is designed to recognize passionate and innovative industry members who are shaping the future of cognitive care across behavioral health, home health and home care, hospice and palliative care, senior housing and senior living, and skilled nursing. To become a Memory Care Innovation Award winner, an individual must be nominated by their peers. The candidate should be a high-performing employee who knows how to put vision into action, serving as an advocate for those living with memory-related disorders and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being.

Dr. Leon shares more about his journey caring for patients and residents with cognitive care needs, his thoughts on the future of cognitive care in behavioral health, and much more:

Dr. Michael Leon, Chief Scientific Officer at Memory Air, has been named to the Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2026 by Behavioral Health Business.