Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late, Improve Brain Health Through Physical Exercise - with Louisa Nicola | E187

The Empowering Neurologist Podcast

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Our lifestyle choices are fundamental as it relates to the health of our brains. Who knew? Well one person who knows this information and has done an amazing job getting this out to public awareness is Louisa Nicola, neurophysiologist, human performance coach and founder of Neuro Athletics, a human performance coaching firm that supports the highest performing athletes and executives in the world. This organization bring science-based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their highest level.

Luisa graduated from the university of Sydney medical school and specializes in Neurophysiology. She is currently completing her PhD and has recently published fascinating report on the benefits of resistance exercises as it relates to Alzheimer's disease.

The podcast that you were about to watch extremely empowering. What you will find in Louisa’s messaging is a heartfelt devotion to empowerment for all who will listen that truly, our brain’s destiny is something we can control. I'm very grateful that she joined us on the podcast today.

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0:00 Intro

2:37 How Louisa Got Started

5:00 Exercise’s Impact on Brain Health

11:37 Aerobics vs Strength Training

14:56 Wearable Devices to Track Exercise

19:53 What Happens in the Brain During Exercise

25:11 Importance of Restorative Sleep

30:42 Best Type of Diet for the Brain

33:09 Phd: Resistance Training & Alzheimer’s

36:28 Conclusion

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Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola is the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a human performance coaching firm that boasts the highest performing athletes and executives in the world. Neuro Athletics brings science based solutions to elite performers who want to perform at their peak. Louisa graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School and specialises in neurophysiology.

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