EP 76: Do you ever want someone who just tells you the top 5 things you can do to optimize the “fountain of youth”? Maximizing your brain and muscle growth? There is no magic pill. But, I have definitely found the expert that is giving us the cutting edge research golden nuggets! Do you wonder if you’re getting enough sleep every night? Do you find yourself confused on what supplements you should be taking to keep your mind and body vibrant? Why we should care about REM sleep and very specific supplements?  Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and informative conversation called, “Midlife Fountain of Youth: Brain & Body Action Steps”. My guest, Louisa Nicola, founder of Neuroathletics, a company providing scientific strategies to help athletes achieve peak performance based on the most cutting edge neurological research. We discuss how once a triathlon superstar, Louisa's dream of competing in Beijing was shattered by a car accident. But every cloud has a silver lining, and her journey to recovery led her to study the human brain. Now, as the founder of Neuroathethics, Louisa advises top world class athletes and companies on neuroscience and evidence based longevity research. 50 million people suffer from Alzheimers worldwide. Louisa reveals that while genetics can play a role in the disease, lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and exercise are crucial. 95% of Alzheimer’s disease is due to lifestyle, not heredity. 50 million people suffer worldwide. She shares 5 things to make sure you are doing to achieve “the foundation of youth”. Who knew that a passion for triathlons could lead to such a brainy business helping athletes and her podcast listeners find the “fountain of youth”.  Some Highlights:  Louisa’s journey into finding her true passion for brain research and the practical steps we can take  95% of these Alzheimer’s cases are from lifestyle choices 5 things we can do to reduce brain diseases Why sleep is our most underrated tool we have, brain growth How much REM sleep do we need Rem sleep and menopause Richard Isaacson (alzheimer’s expert) Why aging worsens our sleep Data on wearable technology to track our bodies, validity is 85-90% Temperature controlled mattresses Heart rate variability and why we should care Nutrition for optimal brain and muscle growth Theories of brain aging The supplement called Creatine and why we should think about using it Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some ways to connect with me! THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC SHOW NOTES: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/episodes/76 THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theflexibleneurotic/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC WEBSITE: https://www.theflexibleneurotic.com/  THE FLEXIBLE NEUROTIC EMAIL: sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com