Blog – Weightlifting and Creatine on Brain Health
Rahul SidhuRahul Sidhu weighs up whether lifting weights and taking creatine actually protect the brain, and what the dementia evidence really supports.
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Rahul Sidhu is a PhD student at The University of Sheffield, focusing on the effects of heart disease on dementia in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. His research aims to uncover how cardiovascular health influences neurodegenerative conditions, potentially leading to novel therapeutic strategies.
Blog – Sleep and Dementia: Should We Worry?
Rahul Sidhu explores sleep and dementia, explaining why occasional restless nights are unlikely to matter, while long term sleep problems need attention.
Blog – Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
Rahul Sidhu on turning public speaking from his greatest fear into something he genuinely enjoys, with seven tips he picked up along the way.
Blog – Momentum in Dementia Research: What I Saw at ARUK
Rahul Sidhu reflects on the ARUK conference, sharing key science, emerging ideas, and why dementia research feels more connected and forward moving than ever.
Blog – Imposter Syndrome
Rahul Sidhu reflects on imposter syndrome in research and shares practical ways early career scientists can manage doubt, build confidence, and keep growing.
Blog – My journey to a PhD in neuroscience: the highs & lows
From lab resits to first author papers, Rahul Sidhu shares his journey into dementia research and what it really takes to reach a PhD in neuroscience.