Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and human performance coach.
She is deeply focused on Alzheimer’s disease research and has authored influential academic papers exploring the impact of exercise on dementia prevention and progression.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The pyramid of peak brain health
- The power of maximal aerobic exercise
- Resistance training boosts brain health
- The connection between cognitive decline and BDNF
- The impact of sleep on the brain
- Why heart rate variability (HRV) is important
- The best foods to prevent cognitive decline
- The cognitive benefits of creatine
- Louisa’s thoughts on fasting & the ketogenic diet
- Eliminating toxins to optimize brain health
- Everyone needs an APOE4 genetic test
- Strategies to help protect your brain
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Related links:
Louisa Nicola’s website (Neuro Athletics)
Follow Louisa Nicola on Instagram and YouTube
The Neuro Experience Podcast with Louisa Nicola
Marion Diamond
Ben Levine, M.D.
Brooke Steinberg – New ‘exercise pill’ could replace physical benefits of working out: study (The New York Post article)
Listen or watch Dr. Casey Means previously on TUHP (episodes #479 and #599)
Dr. Casey Means, Calley Means – Good Energy (book)
Whoop
Oura Ring
8 Sleep
Dr. Darren Candow
Mountain Spring Valley Water (glass)
Voss Water
Listen or watch Dr. Dale Bredesen previously on TUHP (episode #255 and #504)
Dr. Dale Bredesen (books)
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Optimize These 2 Key Factors to Melt the Fat Away & Build Muscle | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (#563)
Oxford Neuroscientist Reveals How Poor Sleep Is Destroying Your Health! | Russell Foster (#515)
267: Dr. Datis Kharrazian – Why Isn’t My Brain Working?
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