Belief - Brain Health with Dr.Ranajay

19/10/2025

Lancet published a great systematic review earlier this year , which I think must be communicated to each and everyone when it comes to Brain Health and steps to prevent Neurodegeneration.

Practical take‑aways for you based on the review:

1. Aim for regular physical activity, ideally aerobic plus resistance training, starting in mid‑life or earlier if possible.

2. Focus on maintaining or improving cardiorespiratory fitness rather than just occasional activity, because fitness seems to matter for brain outcomes.

In the Pic, you can see the various metabolites in produces in various parts of the body on the left and how it benefits our Brains on the right.

19/01/2025

Does every Parent or Teacher deserve respect?

A couple of interviews on Social media prompted me to write this.

Respect and submission is so ingrained in Indian culture that it becomes almost criminal to question it. But when you see a World cup winner's father ranting on the internet and an IIT-ian turned Baba at Kumbh , you are compelled to think deep about what ails our society.

Yograj Singh’s harsh and public criticism of Yuvraj, specially the early years of his career, reflects an abusive dynamic that led to emotional and psychological challenges for Yuvraj. Instead of fostering a supportive environment, an almost psychopathic Yograj's treatment sometimes bordered on hostility, which understandably made it difficult for Yuvraj to offer him unconditional respect in his mature years.

While the whole of India is marvelling at why a successful IITian would give up his cushy job to take up spirituality, if you have the eye to see it- you would identify a story of childhood neglect , a young boy disillusioned by parental conflict and probably high on w**d while giving interviews.

Perhaps if we really knew what is wrong , we would not be so hung-up on respect to parents and teachers by virtue of their mere position , but what they actually contribute to young people's lives.

Respect should not be a one-sided demand, but a reciprocal bond that depends on understanding, kindness, and guidance.

22/06/2024

Learning about Diabetes Distress, which is different from depression.

22/06/2024

What are your doubts and questions about depression? Shoot!

25/04/2024

You're responsible for your Actions , No matter what the emotions !

21/04/2024

It doesn't take much to be authentic.

13/04/2024

The first few years give us a 'window of opportunity' in Neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism Spectrum Disorders. 🧠👦👧

Trying to explain how we diagnose comorbidities in kids and also their Parents to a motivated group of Parents and caregivers. 👨‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👦‍👦

Explaining about Brain Health, which is so misunderstood or neglected has grown into a small passion. 🔑🈴

08/04/2024

Starting In North Bengal Neuro Centre, Pradhannagar, from this April.

Looking forward to patients from Hills of Darjeeling, Sikkim and Dooars from availing the opportunity and expertise from St John's and NIMHANS, Bangalore.

For appointment : 9002662171

03/04/2024

02/04/2024

On World Autism Day, Two important messages to all parents and families dealing with children on the Autism spectrum: 👨‍👨‍👦👨‍👩‍👧

1) Whenever your child is having a meltdown, try to understand the cause and its effect on the behaviour. 🎯🚧

2) Don't give in to myths! Being aware of them is the first step. 🎗️

Embrace the Spectrum!