<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Building and</span> <span>maintaining</span> <span>an</span> <span>adequate amount of muscle mass has a variety of health benefits. Muscle can help</span> <span>optimize</span> <span>your metabolism,</span> <span>reduce your risk of injuries, and allow</span><span>s</span> <span>you to have a level of functional fitness to perform everyday tasks. Today,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to learn about the fascinating connection between muscles and brain health.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode of The Model Health Show,</span> <span>our guest is</span> <span>neurop</span><span>hysio</span><span>logist</span> <span>and human performance coach,</span> <span>Louisa Nicola</span><span>. Louisa’s work is focused on the intersection of modern neurosurgery and the science of brain optimization. Her mission is to end Alzheimer’s disease through actionable strategies and</span> <span>helping people</span> <span>build</span> <span>resilient, athletic brains.<br> <br></span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this interview,</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to hear the latest science on how your muscle mass</span> <span>impacts</span> <span>your brain function.</span> <span>We’re</span> <span>also going to discuss how video games can</span> <span>actually improve</span> <span>cognitive function, the truth about using creatine, and so</span> <span>many</span> <span>more</span> <span>tips on building a stronger brain and body</span><span>. I hope you enjoy this rich, science-packed conversation with Louisa Nicola! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The connection between the size of your leg muscles and</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>the size of your brain</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(</span><span>2:12</span><span>)</span></span></li> <li><span>How your brain plasticity is affected by your muscle mass. </span><span>(3:32)</span></li> <li><span>One of the main causes of neurodegeneration and how to </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>improve your brain</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(4:16)</span></span></li> <li><span>What power is and how to improve it. </span><span>(5:52)</span></li> <li><span>The </span><span>important role</span> <span>of</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>myokines</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(7:20)</span></span></li> <li><span>How resistance training impacts cancer mortality rates. </span><span>(10:03)</span></li> <li><span>Why </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>bone density</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>decreases</span> <span>during menopause</span><span>, and how to counter it.</span> <span>(12:07)</span></span></li> <li><span>The symptoms of brain atrophy. </span><span>(</span><span>18:38</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>Which exercises allow you to reap the most </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>brain and body benefits</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(22:07)</span></span></li> <li><span>How playing video games can grow your brain. </span><span>(27:33)</span></li> <li><span>Four specific reasons</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>that video games can create new connections in the brain.</span> <span>(28:40)</span></span></li> <li><span>The impact that travel has on spatial awareness. </span><span>(32:52)</span></li> <li><span>What </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>creatine</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>is and its benefits on the brain and body.</span> <span>(37:14)</span></span></li> <li><span>How much creatine you need to saturate the brain tissue. </span><span>(</span><span>39:16</span><span>)</span></li> <li><span>Why creatine is </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>neuroprotective</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.</span> <span>(39:43)</span></span></li> <li><span>The critical role of omega 3 fatty acids for brain health.</span> <span>(44:12)</span></li> <li><span>Why </span><span>there’s</span> <span>an epidemi