Neurophysiologist and Human Performance Coach, Louisa Nicola breaks down the four simple strategies we can all use to improve our focus and attention as we age, stemming from the current scientific literature and her work with elite athletes. In addition, she discusses if caffeine is a beneficial productivity tool.

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Episode Moments:

17:20 “At the age of 30, our brain starts to atrophy, meaning that we start to get a decrease in our brain cells. Unfortunately, just due to the natural brain aging process, those cells start to deteriorate." - Louisa Nicola

18:00 “Your frontal lobe is a primitive part of the brain and it's the biggest in terms of structure and cell size. And that houses our executive functions like focus, attention, and even forms of memory as well." - Louisa Nicola

23:19 “Chronic sleep deprivation actually impairs cognition, making it difficult to focus and be alert. So good quality sleep is key when it comes to focus and attention.” - Louisa Nicola

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