The Model Health Show16 Jun 2025

Can Bigger Muscles Give You A Bigger Brain? - With Louisa Nicola

Building and maintaining an adequate amount of muscle mass has a variety of health benefits. Muscle can help optimize your metabolism, reduce your risk of injuries, and allows you to have a level of functional fitness to perform everyday tasks. Today, you’re going to learn about the fascinating connection between muscles and brain health. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola. 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 helping people build resilient, athletic brains. In this interview, you’re going to hear the latest science on how your muscle mass impacts your brain function. We’re also going to discuss how video games can actually improve cognitive function, the truth about using creatine, and so many more tips on building a stronger brain and body. I hope you enjoy this rich, science-packed conversation with Louisa Nicola! In this episode you’ll discover: The connection between the size of your leg muscles and the size of your brain. (2:12) How your brain plasticity is affected by your muscle mass. (3:32) One of the main causes of neurodegeneration and how to improve your brain. (4:16) What power is and how to improve it. (5:52) The important role of myokines. (7:20) How resistance training impacts cancer mortality rates. (10:03) Why bone density decreases during menopause, and how to counter it. (12:07) The symptoms of brain atrophy. (18:38) Which exercises allow you to reap the most brain and body benefits. (22:07) How playing video games can grow your brain. (27:33) Four specific reasons that video games can create new connections in the brain. (28:40) The impact that travel has on spatial awareness. (32:52) What creatine is and its benefits on the brain and body. (37:14) How much creatine you need to saturate the brain tissue. (39:16) Why creatine is neuroprotective against conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. (39:43) The critical role of omega 3 fatty acids for brain health. (44:12) Why there’s an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency. (45:35) How having adequate vitamin D levels affects the brain. (47:11) Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any order! 7 Mind-Blowing Ways to Extend Your Lifespan - Listen to episode 484! Neuro Athletics Coaching Certificate - Sign up for the 6-week course! Connect with Louisa Nicola Website / Instagram Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase.

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