368. Brains and Hormones
4/26/202650 min
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 Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? Waitlist is open To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Clinicians can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Thanks to our sponsor Midi Women's Health. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance. Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.https://www.joinmidi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Kelly Casperson· Host0:28
[upbeat music] Welcome to You Are Not Broken, the podcast that challenges everything we've been taught about midlife, hormones, and sexuality. I'm Dr. Kelly Casperson, board-certified urologist, author, and a leading voice in women's sexual and hormone health. Enjoy the show. Hey, everybody. Welcome back to the You Are Not Broken podcast. Super excited to have my friend Dr. Louisa Nicola. I feel like we met on stage. I don't know. We... Like, we don't even know where we met, and thank you for b- coming on the podcast.
Louisa Nicola· Guest0:58
Oh, no, thank you so much. I always admired you and loved you, and I think the, the day that we met, I was really nervous, and now I can call you my friend, which is so cool.
Kelly Casperson· Host1:07
See how quickly that happens? When you're a good, smart person, you're like, "Sweet." You're one of the more well-connected people in the universe, Dr. Nicola.
Louisa Nicola· Guest1:18
Why do you say that?
Kelly Casperson· Host1:20
You know everybody.
Louisa Nicola· Guest1:21
I mean, I try to.
Kelly Casperson· Host1:22
You generally love humans. You love science. You love conversation. It just makes you very easy to wanna be friends