About this episode

This episode features Dr. Louisa Nicola discussing brain health, hormones, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Unlocking Brain Health: Insights with Dr. Louisa Nicola. Explore the fascinating world of neuroscience and preventative health with Dr. Louisa Nicola, a neurophysiologist dedicated to understanding and combating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. This episode dives deep into brain biology, the impact of hormones, lifestyle factors, and cutting-edge research on neuroprotection. Top takeaways: How neural networks and algorithms sparked her love for the human brain The critical distinction between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Recent advancements in understanding amyloid beta and tau proteins The role of lifestyle, hormones, and genetic factors in preventing dementia The influence of sex differences and hormone levels on neurodegenerative risk The impact of sleep, inflammation, and infections like shingles on brain aging Emerging research on preventative strategies, including vaccines and supplements like creatine https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Casperson

Guest: Dr. Louisa Nicola

Topics covered

• brain health
• neuroscience
• hormones
• neurodegenerative diseases
• preventative health
• Alzheimer's disease

Keywords

• brain biology
• dementia
• Alzheimer's
• amyloid beta
• tau proteins
• lifestyle factors
• hormone levels
• neuroprotection
• preventative strategies

Sponsors

Solv Wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Solv Wellness

Products: Via vaginal moisturizer

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