I describe the mechanisms by which deliberate heat exposure impacts body temperature, metabolism, heart health, hormone production, exercise recovery, cognition, mood, and longevity. I detail specific protocols for deliberate heat exposure, including exposure times, temperature ranges to consider, time of day, and delivery mechanisms (sauna vs. hot bath vs. ... Show More
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How Dopamine & Serotonin Shape Decisions, Motivation & Learning | Dr. Read Montague
Dr. Read Montague, PhD, is a professor and director of the Center for Human Neuroscience Research at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and an expert in how dopamine and serotonin shape human learning, motivation and decision-making. We discuss how they impact f ... Show More
2h 41m
Jan 29
Essentials: Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I discuss why play is a powerful yet often overlooked tool for shaping the brain across the entire lifespan, not just during childhood. I explain how play engages specific brain circuits and neurochemicals, allowing us to explore different ... Show More
34m 56s
Jan 26
Science & Tools of Learning & Memory | Dr. David Eagleman
Dr. David Eagleman, PhD, is a neuroscientist, bestselling author and professor at Stanford University. We discuss how to leverage the science of neuroplasticity to learn new skills and information and how accurate and false memories form and are forgotten. We also discuss time pe ... Show More
2h 24m
May 2024
TMHS 792 - Boost Fat Loss, Improve Mental Health, & Extend Your Lifespan With Thermogenesis
Did you know that something as simple as a change in temperature can drastically improve your health? Today you’re going to learn how to harness the power of thermogenesis in order to burn fat, promote longevity, build resilience to stress, and so much more.
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44m 31s
Jan 2022
Exercise, Heat, Cold & Other Stressors for Longevity | Episode 3
In Episode 3 of the Lifespan Podcast, Dr. David Sinclair and Matthew LaPlante dive deeply into the science of non-dietary interventions that mimic adversity and promote health. They begin by highlighting how different types of physical activity (i.e., low-intensity aerobic exerci ... Show More
1h 11m
Jul 2022
Turning up the heat on chillies and their health benefits
If variety is the spice of life, then for some, a hot chilli dish is the ultimate way to add spice to life. But outside of the Mexican fiesta party happening inside your mouth and the waterworks from your sweat glands, could there be some benefits for your health? It's time to tu ... Show More
9m 3s
Mar 2024
How You've Been Lied To About Calories, Dieting, Exercise, & Losing Weight
View the Show Notes For This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal There are several different schools of thought behind obesity and metabolic dysfunction, for example, the energy balance model or “calories-in, calorie ... Show More
1h 49m
Jun 2024
578. Turn Off Your Thermostat!
Modern technology – from thermostats to puffy jackets – keeps us from ever feeling too hot or cold. The result of this thermoneutrality: lower metabolic rates, decreased resilience, and poorer health. In this episode, Jeff and Jake discuss how to exercise your body’s innate adapt ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
2615: Dangers Of Exercising In Warm Weather by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend on Dehydration & Healthy Recovery
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Episode 2615:
Exercising outdoors is invigorating and can boost your mood, but warm weather presents dangers like dehydration, heat ... Show More
12m 4s
Nov 2023
How body fat impacts health and aging
As we age, the distribution of our body fat changes, particularly around menopause. Most people think of body fat as bad, but fat tissue plays a number of hugely important roles in our health. In today’s episode of ZOE Science and Nutrition, Jonathan is joined by Dr. Sarah Berry ... Show More
58m 2s