From Ram Rao
Ph.D., Principal Research Scientist
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 »
November 15, 2023•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Thread of Life: Klotho and Dementia
Klotho is both a gene and protein found to have a connection to longevity. In his blog, Thread of Life: Klotho and Dementia, Dr. Ram Rao details ways to increase Klotho to increase your lifespan, such as physical exercise, increasing Vitamin D levels, and more. Read More »
October 12, 2023•From Ram Rao, News
Dr. Ram Rao answers questions from readers regarding his previous blog, "Sweet Smell of Cognitive Success,” which cited a study that showed that aromatherapy in the bedroom before sleep improved participants' cognition. Read More »