Welcome to Brain Health, Decoded

Evidence-based insights from someone who studies dementia genetics by day and treats patients by night

Your brain isn't just another organ—it's the most complex structure in the known universe, and we're still figuring out how it works. I'm a neurology trainee with a PhD in the genetics of dementia and motor neuron disease, and I've spent years watching the gap widen between what we know in research labs and what reaches the public.

Here's what frustrates me: We now understand that conditions like depression and Alzheimer's aren't single diseases—they're syndromes with multiple biological pathways. Yet most health advice treats everyone the same. We know genetics influences whether Mediterranean diets help your brain or whether certain supplements work for you. But this nuance gets lost in the noise of wellness trends and one-size-fits-all recommendations.

Brain Health, Decoded will change that. Each week, I'll translate cutting-edge neuroscience into practical insights you can actually use. We'll explore why your friend's miracle supplement might not work for you, when that headache actually matters, and what the evidence really says about protecting your brain as you age.

This isn't another wellness blog. It's where scientific rigor meets real-world application—because your brain deserves better than pseudoscience.