Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer!
Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.
She explains:
▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer’s patients are women
▪️The “leaky brain” warning signs you are ignoring
▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy
▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging
▪️Why your “willpower muscle” shrinks without hard challenges
*(0:00) Intro*
*(2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions*
*(2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think*
*(4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia*
*(8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young*
*(12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain*
*(13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise*
*(16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health*
*(17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain*
*(21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer?*
*(22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time*
*(25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?*
*(28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain*
*(32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live*
*(34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health*
*(41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis*
*(45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women*
*(50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy*
*(52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain*
*(1:00:24) Ads*
*(1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s*
*(1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now*
*(1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress?*
*(1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried*
*(1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health*
*(1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function*
*(1:34:34) Ads*
*(1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain*
*(1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know*
*(1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health*
*(1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission*
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