Women’s Brain Health, Cognitive Decline, Dementia & Alzheimer's with Louisa Nicola

Dr. Stephanie  welcomes neurophysiologist and former
world-class athlete Louisa Nicola. Together, they dive into the
critical topic of brain health, with a focus on cognitive
decline, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease—conditions that
disproportionately affect women. Louisa, founder of
NeuroAthletics, brings her expertise in helping athletes and
investors optimize their brain function.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro/Teaser
3:08 Alzheimer's Disease
9:50 The Role of Amyloid and Tau Tangles
24:18 Protecting Brain Health Against Alzheimer's
28:06 Benefits of Exercise on Brain Health
42:16 Strength and Neurocognitive Training
52:48 Optimizing Brain Health With Omega-3s
56:51 Debunking Myths About Creatine
1:01:01 Optimizing Brain Health With Nutrition
1:13:36 The Power of Social Relationships
1:21:27 Connecting With Louisa Nicola


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Bio:
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, human performance coach,
and the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that works
with elite athletes and high-level professionals to optimize
brain health and performance. With a background as a former
world-class triathlete representing Australia, she transitioned
into neuroscience, earning her Master of Medicine in
neurophysiology from the University of Sydney. Louisa now focuses
on helping athletes and investors achieve peak cognitive and
physical performance through cutting-edge neuroscience
strategies, including EEG scans, lab tests, and cognitive
assessments. She is currently pursuing her doctorate, studying
the effects of resistance exercise on brain health. Louisa is
passionate about optimizing brain function and longevity,
particularly in women, by focusing on sleep, nutrition, and
exercise.


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