We always think of ASCVD, like a cardiovascular disease. We don't want clogged arteries because we don't want to get a heart attack. Blood pressure is the number one risk factor for a stroke or a, I'm going to call it an attack. And so if we're not managing our blood pressure then that's going to do is the tiniest little blood vessels in the brain,. they are one cell thick. They will collapse.
Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach, and founder of Neuro Athletics. As a former world championship triathlete for Australia, Louisa has a passion for optimizing human performance through neurophysiology. She currently coaches elite athletes, including NBA and MLB players.
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