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 Rewires Your Brain(21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer?(22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time(25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?(28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain(32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live(34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health(41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis(45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women(50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy(52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain(1:00:24) Ads(1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s(1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now(1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress?(1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried(1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health(1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function(1:34:34) Ads(1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain(1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know(1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health(1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your MissionEnjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com 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/2ZmICThe 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.