Neuroscientist: The Fastest Way To Get Alzheimer's & Dementia - That Most People Do! | Louisa Nicola

Rangan Chatterjee

Apr 20, 2025

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Today’s guest is neurophysiologist and brain health researcher, Louisa Nicola. Louisa is founder of Neuro Athletics, where she works with high-performing individuals to optimise their cognitive function. Nine years ago, Louisa was training to go to the Olympics to represent Australia in the triathlon when she was hit by a car and suffered seemingly insurmountable injuries.

Desperate to accelerate her recovery, she integrated brain training into her approach to physical health and made a near-miraculous recovery. Since then, she has helped many elite performers perform better, think faster and live longer by leveraging neuroscience, exercise physiology, sleep science and nutrition.

WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION:

This Triggers Alzheimer's! (Especially After 40+) - #1 Mistake Making Odds Worse | Louisa Nicola
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Prioritize deep sleep to clear brain toxins

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