Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
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Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
Alzheimer’s Expert: If You Have This, You Are Protected From Dementia!
Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 3 minutes
6 months ago
Alzheimer’s Expert: If You Have This, You Are Protected From Dementia!
What if 97% of Alzheimer’s cases were preventable? Neurophysiologist and Alzeheimer’s Expert, Louisa Nicola says we’ve been looking at the disease all wrong—and it’s costing millions their minds. In this eye-opening conversation, she shares how lifestyle is the real trigger for the disease, why women are more at risk for Alzheimer's, the role genetics plays in Dementia, and what you can do to protect your brain right now.
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Signs of Normal vs Abnormal Brain Aging
(02:52) Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's
(04:14) Alzheimer's Disease Is Preventable
(06:28) Top 3 Genes That Cause Dementia
(07:41) How Amyloid Beta and Tau Protein Affect the Brain
(09:53) Apolipoprotein E (APOE) and Genetic Dementia Risk
(11:39) Can Lifestyle Reduce the Genetic Risk of Alzheimer's?
(12:45) How Amyloid Plaques Build Up in Your Brain
(14:45) How to Prevent Toxic Protein Buildup in Your Brain
(16:31) Is Alzheimer's Disease Reversible?
(19:32) Early Symptoms and Stages of Alzheimer's
(20:49) Why Women Are More at Risk for Alzheimer's
(21:56) Metabolism’s Role in Alzheimer's Disease
(23:01) What Is Vascular Dementia?
(25:40) Best Diets for Cognitive Health
(27:47) Huel Branded Segment
(32:43) How Exercise Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
(33:51) Understanding the 5 Aerobic Training Zones
(36:22) What is BDNF? Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Explained
(38:29) Why You Should Train in Zone 2 for Brain Health
(39:07) The Importance of Anaerobic Exercise
(43:14) Resistance Training to Protect Your Brain
(44:10) What Are Myokines?
(45:37) Proven Ways to Protect Yourself From Alzheimer's
(48:10) Bon Charge Ad
(49:43) Everyone Should Use Creatine
(52:39) Omega-3 Benefits for Brain Function and Memory
(55:48) How Alcohol Consumption Impacts Your Brain
(58:18) Your Brain on Refined Sugar
(59:16) Oral Health's Connection to the Cognitive Health
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Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
