Discover the powerful impact exercise can have on brain health, including strategies for protecting against neurodegenerative diseases. Learn about Neuro Athletics, boosting cognitive function, lifestyle choices affecting Alzheimer's risk, importance of electrolytes, and optimizing brain health through physical activity and essential nutrients.
01:14:14
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Brain Training for Longevity
Our brains control downstream physiology and can be trained to be structurally and functionally younger.
This can increase both lifespan and health span.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Neuro Athletics Exercises
Try Neuro Athletics exercises like throwing a tennis ball against a wall to improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
Enhance these exercises by adding complexity, like wearing an eye patch or standing on one leg.
insights INSIGHT
Metabolic Health and Brain Health
Metabolic health significantly impacts brain health, particularly through its effects on insulin resistance, glucose, and mitochondria.
Mitochondria, often overlooked in brain health, are crucial for energy production in the brain.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Most people believe that declining cognitive function and loss of memory are a natural side effect of aging. But the truth is, we can train our brains to be both structurally and functionally fitter. The best prescription for sharpening your brain health is simple, free, and effective: exercise.
Our guest today is Louisa Nicola. She is a neurophysiologist and the founder of Neuro Athletics, a company that is dedicated to helping elite athletes and top CEOs reach peak performance through a neurological approach to training. Louisa is back on this episode of The Model Health Show to share the incredible ways that exercise can impact your brain.
In this interview, you’re going to learn about powerful and effective strategies you can use to protect your brain from neurodegenerative diseases and the multitude of ways that exercise can enhance your brain function. You’re going to hear which specific exercises you should implement to promote brain function, the best supplements for cognitive function, and a whole lot more. So click play, listen in, and enjoy this conversation with Louisa Nicola!
In this episode you’ll discover:
What Neuro Athletics is.
How exercise can impact your cognitive function.
What it means to build up cognitive reserve.
The intimate relationship between metabolic health and brain health.
How to induce mitochondrial biogenesis.
The connection between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.
What percentage of adults are meeting the recommended guidelines for exercise.
How genes impact your susceptibility to developing neurodegenerative disease.
The sad statistics on the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease.
Why pharmaceutical companies are betting on you getting sick.
What the amyloid cascade hypothesis is.
The two things that really matter when you get your blood work done.
Why exercise is the elixir for health.
The brain benefits of elevating your heart rate.
What creatine is and its role in neuroprotection.
The benefits of omega 3 fatty acids in the brain.
Two specific types of exercise that your brain needs.
Why aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain.
The Model Health Show