Cognitive Decline Expert: The Disease That Starts in Your 30s but Kills You in Your 70s

<p class="text-node">Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer!</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.&nbsp;<br></p><p class="text-node">She explains:</p><p class="text-node">▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women</p><p class="text-node">▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring</p><p class="text-node">▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy</p><p class="text-node">▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging</p><p class="text-node">▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges</p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node"><strong>(0:00) Intro</strong><br><strong>(2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions</strong><br><strong>(2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think</strong><br><strong>(4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia</strong><br><strong>(8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young</strong><br><strong>(12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain</strong><br><strong>(13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise</strong><br><strong>(16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health</strong><br><strong>(17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain</strong><br><strong>(21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer?</strong><br><strong>(22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time</strong><br><strong>(25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?</strong><br><strong>(28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain</strong><br><strong>(32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live</strong><br><strong>(34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health</strong><br><strong>(41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis</strong><br><strong>(45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women</strong><br><strong>(50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy</strong><br><strong>(52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain</strong><br><strong>(1:00:24) Ads</strong><br><strong>(1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s</strong><br><strong>(1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now</strong><br><strong>(1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress?</strong><br><strong>(1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried</strong><br><strong>(1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health</strong><br><strong>(1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function</strong><br><strong>(1:34:34) Ads</strong><br><strong>(1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain</strong><br><strong>(1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know</strong><br><strong>(1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health</strong><br><strong>(1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission</strong></p><p class="text-node"></p><p class="text-node">Enjoyed the episode? 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