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Apr 2023
1h 4m

How to Keep Your Brain Young and Healthy...

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
About this episode

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.

  

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