How To Prevent Cognitive Decline & Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer's | Louisa Nicola

Aug 19, 2024

Louisa Nicola, an Australian neurophysiologist and sports scientist, founded Neuro Athletics to enhance brain health and performance. In this discussion, she unpacks the lifestyle habits that expedite cognitive decline and the critical importance of quality sleep. Louisa reveals hidden signs of cognitive impairment and emphasizes the value of proactive health assessments. She also shares the impact of diet on brain health, explores the detrimental effects of alcohol and processed foods, and highlights how strong relationships can bolster cognitive resilience.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Sleep and Cognitive Health

02:01 • 7min

Understanding Cognitive Health: Signs, Risks, and Strategies

09:07 • 21min

Navigating Early Sobriety: The Importance of Nutrition and Mineral Supplementation

29:50 • 2min

Exploring Brain Health and Substance Impact

32:12 • 11min

The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods and Their Impact on Health

42:56 • 2min

The Power of Relationships and Stress on Brain Health

44:40 • 11min

Louisa Nicola is an Australian-born neurophysiologist and sports scientist. She founded Neuro Athletics in 2016 to help top high performers and athletes optimize their brain health and performance. Louisa's world class methods help improve people improve neurocognitive function, brain performance and overall quality of life. Her mission is to inspire individuals to take action to improve brain function, reduce their risk of cognitive decline and reach their full potential.

Today on the show we discuss: lifestyle habits that accelerate cognitive decline, why sleep is so important to master for cognitive health, the long term effects of sleep deprivation, the hidden signs of cognitive impairment and how to prevent it, what Alzheimer’s and dementia actually looks like, how to slow down the progression of cognitive decline, why getting bloodwork is crucial for brain health and much more.

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