Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and human performance expert, joins to discuss how exercise can enhance cognitive function and prevent Alzheimer's. She emphasizes the critical roles of resistance training and cardiovascular workouts in improving brain health. Discover how lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline and the impact of muscle mass on aging. Nicola explains the significance of BDNF for neuroplasticity, the effect of exercise on immune response, and challenges common misconceptions about fitness for brain health.

Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and performance coach specializing in Alzheimer’s research, shares her insights on brain health. She emphasizes the significant connection between exercise and cognitive function, recommending structured aerobic workouts. The importance of nutrition, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, and lifestyle choices like sleep and hydration, is discussed for preventing cognitive decline. Nicola also explores innovative methods like cold water immersion and the benefits of creatine for brain energy, providing practical steps for all ages to boost brain health.

Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola joins the WHOOP Podcast to detail the intersection between brain health, physiology, and peak performance. Louisa sits down with WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes to explain the role sleep, nutrition, and exercise play in growing our brains, how the brain ages, and the steps we can take to keep our brains young. Louisa discusses training your brain (5:54), exercise and brain aging (12:28), brain health and resistance training (18:19), nutrition (20:57), hydration (25:34), sleep deprivation and the role it plays in immunity and injuries (32:05), measuring inflammation and stress with HRV (37:13), and how alcohol affects the brain (43:17). Support the show

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.

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. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney medical school with a master of medicine in neurophysiology and is currently completing her doctorate studying the effects of resistance exercise on the brain.  In this episode we discuss:Why exercise is the best prescription drug for brain health.Can exercise decrease your risk for Alzheimer’s?How to optimize your environment for cognitive function.What are the best hacks and tricks for brain longevity?How to improve the quality of your sleep.  This episode is brought to you by House of Macademias, Apollo Neuro, 1stPhorm, Inside TrackerFollow Louisa on IG‎The Neuro Experience with Louisa Nicola on Apple PodcastsGet the Neuro Athletics newsletterNeuro Athletics by Louisa Nicola - Elevate Your PerformanceMentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonGet 20% off your first orderhttps://houseofmacadamias.com/drlyon$40 off the Apollo Wearablehttp://apolloneuro.com/drlyon

Louisa Nicola is a Clinical Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist and high performance coach.Maximising performance isn't just about being as physically fit possible, it's ensuring that your brain is operating at its peak condition all the time. Louisa works with NBA superstars and trading floor managers to refine and enhance their brain function using the latest research.Expect to learn Louisa's non-negotiable supplements for brain health, how to get to sleep more quickly at night, why throwing a tennis ball at a wall is good for your mind, the impact of sleep on brain performance, Louisa's training protocol for maximising cognitive function, how to stay calm under pressure and much more...Sponsors:Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://bit.ly/cbdwisdom (use code: MW20)Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdomExtra Stuff:Check out NeuroAthletics - https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/Sign up to Louisa's Newsletter - https://neuroathletics.substack.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom-Get in touch.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcastEmail: https://chriswillx.com/contact/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brain health expert Louisa Nicola joins to discuss strategies for maintaining optimal brain function, focusing on exercise, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle habits, and supplements. The discussion covers the importance of exercise over nutrition, types of exercises beneficial for the brain, effects of alcohol and marijuana, brain training games, and key supplements like creatine, omega-3, and magnesium.

In this engaging discussion, Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and founder of NeuroAthletics, shares her insights on women's brain health. She highlights the importance of lifestyle choices in fighting cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease, particularly the role of exercise. Louisa explains how strength training and high-intensity workouts contribute to brain health and debunks myths around creatine. Additionally, she emphasizes the significance of omega-3s and strong social connections in enhancing cognitive function and overall well-being.

Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist and founder of Neuro Athletics, specializes in brain health and performance. She discusses how women in their 30s and 40s can actively prevent Alzheimer's through lifestyle choices. The conversation highlights the power of exercise, especially resistance training, in safeguarding mental acuity. Louisa also emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition and social connections for a healthy aging brain. This insightful chat reveals practical strategies to enhance brain longevity and well-being.

Neuroscientist Louisa Nicola reveals unusual ways to improve brain function, discussing optimizing the brain for speed, working with NBA & MLB athletes, aerobic effects on the brain, reversing brain age, weight lifting impact, benefits of muscle mass, fasting with the Beyonce drink, cholesterol concerns, heart rate variability, nutrient supplements, nicotine use, vitamin D benefits, and controversies in health practices.