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5 ONE MINUTE HABITS That REVERSE Brain Aging (Science Explained)

5 ONE MINUTE HABITS That REVERSE Brain Aging (Science Explained)

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 *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://tinyurl.com/55c24w66 Most people think tracking your brain is science fiction. The truth is, the technology to measure your brainwaves, train your focus, and deepen your deep sleep already fits inside a sleek little headband and the woman who built it has been studying neuroplasticity since long before consumer neurotech existed. In this episode, I sit down with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing wearable backed by the world's largest consumer EEG data set. We break down what brainwaves actually are, why your individual alpha peak frequency is one of the most underrated markers of cognitive aging, and how just five minutes of focused attention meditation per day can make your brain look 7.5 years younger. Ariel walks me through sleep spindles as the single greatest predictor of brain age, how the glymphatic system clears amyloid beta during deep sleep, and why hemispheric specialization shows up so differently in male and female anxiety. We also get into Muse's foundation brain model, novel biomarkers for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, the digital sleeping pill, and her mission to make sure no one is jailed by the prison of their own mind. This conversation will change how you think about your brain, your sleep, and what cognitive longevity actually requires. Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED*(00:00:00) Intro: Inside the Brain Sensing Headband Changing Neuroscience (00:05:17) What an EEG Actually Measures and Your Brainwaves Explained (00:13:20) Alpha Waves, Flow State, and Why It's Easier to Reach Than You Think (00:23:11) Peak Alpha Frequency: The Refresh Rate of Your Brain (00:29:25) The Meditation Study That Made Brains Look 7.5 Years Younger (00:38:30) Sleep Spindles: The Single Greatest Predictor of Brain Age (00:43:30) Deep Sleep, Delta Waves, and the Glymphatic Power Wash (00:48:11) Muse's Digital Sleeping Pill and Deep Sleep Boost (01:01:21) fNIRS, Blood Flow Training, and the Athena Owl Experience (01:04:23) The Foundation Brain Model and Novel Biomarkers for Alzheimer's _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicolaTimeline: https://www.timeline.com/partners/neuro-athleticsJones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com and use code NEUROLifeboost Coffee: https://lifeboostcoffee.com/ and use code NEURO for 10% offMomentum: https://momentumshake.com/neuro Get Free Welcome Kit + Travel Collection — $70 valueIQBARS: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ _______ I’m Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer’s prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer’s risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you’re in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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