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The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett · August 7, 2026 · 30m
Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain Now
Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola discusses the decades-long preclinical window of Alzheimer’s disease and the evidence that exercise is one of the most powerful interventions for preserving brain health. She explains why grip strength may serve as a practical marker of cognitive resilience, and describes a specific training approach that produces striking adaptations in the aging heart.
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Highlights
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Alzheimer’s disease pathology starts up to 20 years before the first cognitive symptoms appear.
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The right kind of exercise is one of the most effective strategies for protecting the ageing brain from decline.
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A specific training approach can produce remarkable changes in the middle-aged heart.
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