What if detecting Alzheimer’s was as easy as a finger prick at home?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rany Aburashed, CEO & Founder of Neurogen Biomarking, to discuss a major shift in how we may soon detect Alzheimer’s disease—moving beyond spinal taps and PET scans to blood-based biomarkers and digital diagnostic tools.

We explore why early detection matters, what these emerging tools could mean for patients and families, and how innovation is reshaping the future of neurology. It’s a forward-looking conversation grounded in real science, real hope, and just enough intrigue to leave you wanting more.

🎧If you’re curious about where Alzheimer’s diagnostics are headed next, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

Key Takeaways

• The century-long journey from brain autopsies to blood-based diagnostics
• Why diagnosing Alzheimer’s early is so tricky—and how that’s changing
• The science (and drama) behind PET scans, spinal taps, and policy roadblocks
• What blood-based biomarkers like p-tau217 and amyloid ratios really tell us
• How Neurogen Biomarking is making at-home Alzheimer’s testing a reality
• The ethical and emotional side of knowing your Alzheimer’s risk
• Why neurologists are saying goodbye to “diagnose and adios”

About the Guest: Dr. Rany Aburashed is a neurologist and innovator at the forefront of precision brain health. He is the CEO & Founder of Neurogen Biomarking and serves in multiple executive leadership roles at Insight Chicago Medical Group. Known for pioneering work in blood-based biomarkers and neuroimmunology, Dr. Aburashed has led over 40 clinical trials and is internationally recognized for advancing personalized diagnostics in neurological disease. His work has been featured on CNN, Nasdaq, USA Today, and more.

Additional Resources

Website

• www.neurogenbiomarking.com

LinkedIn

• www.linkedin.com/in/ranyaburashed

YouTube

• www.youtube.com/@NeurogenBiomarking

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What if chronic disease isn’t a breakdown, but a biological response to the world we’ve built? In this episode of The Healthy Brain Toolbox, I sit down with Dr. Howard Urnovitz to explore personalized evolution, how environmental pressures shape our DNA, and why ancient viral remnants in our genome may influence immunity, brain function, and disease risk.

We challenge conventional thinking—from germs to AI-driven genomic insights—and explore a bold new approach to brain health and preventative medicine.

Key Takeaways

• Personalized evolution: Why your DNA is adapting in real time
• How pollution, pesticides, and pathogens are flipping genetic switches
• The myth of junk DNA and what it’s really doing
• Why chronic illness may be your genome’s SOS signal
• The revolutionary RNA test that could change diagnostics forever
• How AI is decoding the chaos of our genetic operating system
• The surprising link between long COVID and neurodegenerative diseases
• What “Don’t Anger the Ancients” really means

About the Guest: Dr. Howard Urnovitz is the CEO of FBB Biomed. He brings over 40 years of biotech experience, specializing in RNA virology, genomics, AI, and chronic diseases. He is the inventor of the liquid biopsy market and a founder of the Golden Age of Virology. Dr. Urnovitz earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral work in tumor immunology at Washington University and the University of Iowa. He also founded and served as CSO of the company behind the only FDA-approved urine-based HIV antibody test.

Additional Resources

Website:

• www.fbbbio.com

LinkedIn:

• www.linkedin.com/in/howard-urnovitz
• www.linkedin.com/company/fbb-biomed

YouTube:

• www.youtube.com/@fbbbio

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⚡What if a low-level electrical current could boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and even help you train like a pro athlete?

In this electrifying episode, I sit down with Dr. Kultar Garcha of Flow Neuroscience to explore the science and future of transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) and why your brain might just thank you for a little zap.

I explore how gentle, targeted brain stimulation is reshaping mental health, cognitive performance, and even the way we train. From boosting neuroplasticity to enhancing focus and mood, TDCS is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in brain health and human optimization.

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Key Takeaways:

• What is TDCS (Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation)?
• Why electricity might just outsmart chemistry in the future of mental health care.
• The rise, fall, and surprising comeback of the Halo brain-stimulation headset.
• How TDCS is reshaping mood, focus, sleep, and even peak performance—from clinics to athletes.
• Where brain health is headed next: wearables, neurofeedback, and the new era of cognitive longevity.

About the Guest: Dr. Kultar Garcha is the Chief Medical Officer at Flow Neuroscience and an NHS GP with over 18 years of experience in clinical practice and healthcare innovation. At Flow, he focuses on scaling brain stimulation technology to improve mental health for 50,000+ patients globally. Dr. Garcha has led initiatives in healthcare quality measurement, risk adjustment programs, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), serving on NICE's Quality Standards Advisory Committee and WONCA's Working Party on Quality and Safety.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.haloneuroscience.com / www.flowneuroscience.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drkultarsg
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/halo.neuroscience / www.facebook.com/flowneuroscience
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/flowneuroscience
• X: https://x.com/flowneurosci

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