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

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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! 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. She explains: ▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women ▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring ▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy ▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging ▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges 00:00 Intro 02:28 Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions 02:55 The Real Reason Alzheimer’s Is More Preventable Than You Think 04:31 How Lifestyle Choices Quietly Lead to Dementia 08:40 Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharp — and Others Don’t 12:32 How Short-Form Content Might Be Damaging Your Brain 13:44 The Surprising Way Exercise Boosts Cognitive Function 16:28 What Strong Legs Reveal About Your Brain’s Health 17:20 How Resistance Training Powers Up Your Brain 21:05 Can Exercise Actually Help Prevent Cancer? 22:55 The One Exercise Every Brain Needs 25:39 How Aerobic Training Could Help Prevent Alzheimer’s 28:44 The Brain-Heart Connection: Reducing Cardiovascular Disease 32:12 Why VO2 Max Might Be the #1 Predictor of How Long You’ll Live 34:42 The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain Health and Longevity 41:42 What to Do Immediately After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 45:02 Why the Ketogenic Diet May Be Crucial for Women in Perimenopause 50:09 What You Need to Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy 52:28 The Truth About Finding the Best HRT Option 01:00:21 Ads 01:01:53 The Hidden Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer’s 01:03:39 Why You Need to Fix Your Sleep Routine Now 01:06:58 Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Help with Stress? 01:09:59 The Most Powerful Supplement for Brain Health 01:14:01 How Vitamin D Plays a Role in Living Longer 01:15:00 The Most Affordable Way to Boost Your Brain and Body 01:34:31 Ads 01:36:24 Why Doing Hard Things Is Literally Growing Your Brain 01:43:25 What Brain Rot and Chatbots Are Doing to Us 01:49:00 The Truth Every Woman Deserves to Hear 01:57:36 Do You Ever Wish You Weren’t So Obsessed With Your Mission? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Copy-of-DOAC-Louisa-Nicola-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf Follow Louisa: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZgsR YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZgsW X - https://linkly.link/2Zgsa Neuroathletics - https://linkly.link/2Zgsf Podcast - https://linkly.link/2ZmIF You can learn more about ‘BRAIN CODE’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZmIC The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply. Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order