

Louisa Nicola
Founder of NeuroAthletics, providing scientific strategies for peak performance to athletes and investors.
Top 5 podcasts with Louisa Nicola
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Feb 12, 2025 • 2h 10min
How To Protect & Enhance Your Brain Health: The Simple Daily Habits That Can Transform Your Mental Performance with Louisa Nicola #522
Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and brain health researcher, shares her journey from training for the Olympics to founding Neuro Athletics after an accident. She discusses how our brains function as complex networks and the alarming gender differences in Alzheimer's risk. Discover the transformative power of regular exercise, quality sleep, and nutrition on cognitive health. Louisa also dives into the benefits of supplements like creatine and omega-3s, empowering listeners to adopt daily habits that protect and enhance their brain function.

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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 30min
Boosting Cognitive Function Through Fitness | Louisa Nicola
Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach, shares her expertise on the intersection of exercise and brain health. She discusses how resistance and cardiovascular training can slow cognitive decline and combat Alzheimer's disease. Delving into amyloid and tau proteins, Louisa emphasizes lifestyle changes to mitigate their effects. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining muscle mass and mitochondrial health, with actionable insights for enhancing cognitive function through fitness and nutrition.

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Jun 16, 2025 • 53min
Can Bigger Muscles Give You A Bigger Brain? - With Louisa Nicola
Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance coach dedicated to brain optimization, dives into the intriguing link between muscle mass and brain health. She discusses how larger leg muscles may enhance memory through hippocampal function. Additionally, Louisa shares insights on how video games like Super Mario can boost cognitive abilities and brain structure, challenging conventional wisdom. The role of creatine in fighting neurodegenerative diseases is explored, alongside the importance of nutrition for maintaining mental sharpness. Tune in for a fascinating blend of science and practical tips!

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Jan 22, 2022 • 1h 1min
#425 - Louisa Nicola - How To Maximise Your Brain's Performance
Louisa Nicola is a clinical neuroscientist and high-performance coach, renowned for optimizing brain function in athletes and executives. She discusses vital supplements for cognitive health and shares strategies for improving sleep quality. Discover why tossing a tennis ball can enhance mental acuity, the complexities of modern sleep deprivation, and how sleep tracking tech can optimize your rest. Louisa also reveals the connection between cognitive performance, training, and techniques like cold immersion therapy to boost focus and creativity.

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May 28, 2025 • 1h 46min
Neurophysiologist Shares Top 3 Drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease, How To Reduce Your Risk of Cognitive Decline At Any Age, and How to Build a Super-Brain with Louisa Nicola (Rebroadcast)
Louisa Nicola, an Australian neurophysiologist and founder of Neuro Athletics, dives into the vital connections between lifestyle and brain health. She discusses how lifestyle factors and poor sleep contribute to Alzheimer's risk. Nicola shares critical tips on exercise, emphasizing 12,500 steps a day, and the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in diet. She debunks myths about Alzheimer’s and highlights crucial supplements like creatine for enhancing brain function. With practical advice, she empowers listeners to make impactful choices for cognitive health.