From Ram Rao
Ph.D., Principal Research Scientist
July 23, 2024•Behavior Change, From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
LONELINESS – A Risk Factor for Dementia
In his blog, LONELINESS — A Risk Factor for Dementia, Dr. Ram Rao explains that loneliness is linked not only to poor physical health and cardiovascular disease but also to rapid cognitive decline and dementia. Read More »
June 14, 2024•From Ram Rao, News
Fats in your Food: Striking a Brain-Smart Balance
Brain researchers are exploring novel ways of reducing the risk of dementia. While there is conflicting research about how the things you eat affect the risk of developing dementia, there is a unanimous opinion that diets containing olive oil may have immense potential benefits for cognitive health. In his blog, Fats in your Food: Striking a Brain-Smart Balance, Dr. Rao discusses a recent study that shows that consuming about half a tablespoon per day of olive oil might reduce the risk of dementia-related death. Read More »
May 16, 2024•Behavior Change, From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Mindful Breathing for Brain Health
In addition to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-associated dementia, researchers are also exploring novel ways of reducing the risk. In his blog Mindful Breathing for Brain Health, Dr. Rao discusses Deep Slow Breathing (DSB) — a simple technique that provides immense cognitive benefits. Read More »
April 17, 2024•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
GFAP: Another Promising Blood-Based Biomarker for AD
In his blog GFAP: Another Promising Blood-Based Biomarker for AD, Dr. Rao discusses glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), an astrocytic cytoskeletal protein whose levels in the blood can be used to detect very early-stage AD. Read More »
March 18, 2024•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Sharpen the Brain: Try Retro Walking
In his blog, Sharpen the Brain: Try Retro Walking, Dr. Ram Rao discusses a novel form of physical activity that puts the three most important types of exercise for cognition together. If you’re ready to try to increase your neuroplasticity with a new exercise challenge that uses multiple mechanisms, read on to learn more. Read More »
February 15, 2024•From Ram Rao, News
P-Tau: A Promising Blood-Based Biomarker
In P-Tau: A Promising New Blood-Based Biomarker, Dr. Rao explains the role of tau in a healthy brain and contrasts that with hyperphosphorylated tau, associated with dementia. He discusses a new blood test that can identify antibodies that bind to this dysfunctional tau and are able to predict those who may develop Alzheimer’s disease, providing a novel means of tracking progress on the protocol. Read More »
January 18, 2024•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Exercise to Increase Brain Volume
In his blog, Exercise to Improve Brain Volume, Dr. Ram Rao discusses how exercise can increase brain volume with other neuroprotective benefits, including improving cerebral blood flow, producing feel-good hormones, increasing ATP (a fuel source for cells), reducing inflammation, and improving immunity. Read More »
December 14, 2023•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Mushrooms: For Human Health and Wellness
In his blog, Mushrooms: For Human Health and Wellness, Dr. Rao extols the benefits of mushrooms. This neuroprotective fungi contains important nutrients, including selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins, and fiber. They are also used for their antibacterial properties, as immune system enhancers, and as cholesterol-lowering agents. Read More »