Insider Strategies
July 16, 2025•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Birdsong and Nature Walks: A Gentle Path to Mental Clarity and Cognitive Wellness
Birdsong and nature walks serve as powerful tools to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and support cognitive health, especially in older adults. In his blog, Birdsong and Nature Walks: A Gentle Path to Mental Clarity and Cognitive Wellness, Dr. Rao explains why listening to birds can improve mood and well-being for hours, functioning like yoga for the brain. Combined with gentle movement outdoors, this practice fosters mindfulness, emotional balance, and brain resilience. Read More »
July 16, 2025•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Julie Gregory challenges us to imagine a world where Alzheimer’s care starts before symptoms — where root causes like insulin resistance, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies are addressed early. Where proven prevention and early treatment is covered by insurance, and patients — not profits — drive decisions. Read, Imagine a World ... , where common sense prevails, and patients are treated with dignity and compassion. Read More »
July 16, 2025•Behavior Change, Insider Strategies, News
This month, Coach Valerie Driscoll explores the meta-habit of habit formation. She delves into the newish idea that achieving more effective and enduring behavior change depends less on rigid willpower and discipline, and more on cultivating new skills through curiosity supported by self-compassion. A cornerstone of this innovative approach is the practice of creating awareness, which allows us to observe undesirable behaviors from a fresh perspective. Read More »
June 17, 2025•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Walking: The Cognitive Benefits of a Simple Step
Walking is more than a basic mode of transport — it's a powerful tool for enhancing brain health. In his blog, Walking: The Cognitive Benefits of a Simple Step, Dr. Rao explains that regular walking not only improves physical well-being but also plays a significant role in boosting memory, cognition, and overall brain function. Read More »
May 15, 2025•Insider Strategies, News
All This and a Bottle of Olive Oil
In her blog, All This and a Bottle of Olive Oil, ReCODE 2.0 Coach Valerie Driscoll, talks about how to leverage maximum payout on the wise investment of an Apollo Health membership. She enumerates some of her favorite aspects of the website, even including one of her favorite benefits: our high-polyphenol olive oil connection. As someone for whom ROI is always an important consideration, she explains why you can simply not make a better choice on your Brain Health Journey than to invest with Apollo. Read More »
May 15, 2025•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
We spend so much time discussing the foods that are permitted on the Bredesen Protocol, but we rarely discuss the beverages. Julie Gregory is hoping to set the record straight with her blog, Brain Boosting Beverages. Learn the common pitfalls to avoid when making your hydration selection. Discover which beverages are most beneficial for brain health and which should always be avoided. Read More »
April 17, 2025•Behavior Change, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog this month, Apollo Health coach Valerie Driscoll shares how she uses mindful breathing to help her overcome the historically stressful event of air travel. Stressors can come in all shapes and sizes, but fortunately, building an arsenal of stress-management skills can help you to consistently manage whatever comes your way. She invites you to access other Apollo Health resources, including our new Member Mindfulness Meetup, to help you manage current stressors in your life. Read More »
April 17, 2025•Core Components, From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Boosting Brain Volume Through Meditation
Meditation triggers changes in key brain regions, significantly improving cognitive and emotional health. In his blog, Boosting Brain Volume Through Meditation, Dr Rao discusses research studies that reveal meditation’s role in increasing prefrontal cortical and hippocampal volume, enhancing emotional regulation, and improving attention and self-awareness. Read More »