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

Feb 5, 2026 · 2h 05m

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 (0:00) Intro (2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions (2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think (4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia (8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young (12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain (13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise (16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health (17:23) How Resistance Training Rew…

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