286: Habits of High Performing People, Why Sleep is the Best Health Hack and How to Prevent Alzheimers with Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola, MMed, BSc

Dec 13, 2023

Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola joins the show to discuss the commonalities among high performing individuals. The importance of sleep for brain detoxification and emotional regulation is highlighted. They delve into the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases through deep sleep and the optimal environment for sleep. Exercise's effect on limiting neural inflammation is explored, along with resistance vs. aerobic exercise and happiness as a deliberate choice. The effects of technology and alcohol on the brain are also touched upon.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Neurophysiology and EEGs for Assessing Brain Function

03:43 • 11min

The Importance of Nutrition for Dogs

14:32 • 6min

The Beneficial Effects of Resistance Training on Brain Health and Alzheimer's Disease

21:01 • 18min

The Importance of Sleep and Improving Sleep Habits

38:59 • 7min

The Role of BDNF and Exercise in Preserving Memory

46:27 • 16min

Brain Healing, Traits of High Performers, and How to Find More

01:02:23 • 4min

Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics – a consulting firm that boasts the best athletes in the world. By using science-driven data from EEG scans, labs tests, and cognitive assessments, Louisa has a first-class ticket inside the brain of elite NBA and MLB stars, as well as CEO’s and other high profile people. She joins the show to discuss what all these high performing people have in common, and how to optimize our own health specifically with sleep and exercise. We cover how specifically to have the best sleep and why it is so critical for not only brain detoxification but emotional regulation and more, how deep sleep helps prevent Alzheimers and other neurodegerative diseases, how much sleep to get, and the optimal environment for sleep. We also delve into how to limit neural inflammation through exercise, the specific breakdown of resistance vs. aerobic exercise to get per week, what to aim for in each training session and specifics about myokines that are released during exercise. Finally, she explains why we must deliberately choose happiness, how technology is affecting our dopamine, alcohol’s effects on the brain and so much more.

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