Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism
from Huberman Lab
by Scicomm Media
Published: Mon Jan 18 2021
Show Notes
“Office Hours” — In this episode, I answer your most commonly asked questions about science-supported tools for accessing more alertness, better learning, and quality sleep. I also cover when to exercise, time meals, and how to systematically vary your temperature to achieve specific effects on your nervous system.
Read the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
Introduction
Sponsors: AG1 & LMNT
Moonlight & Fire
Red Light: Good & Bad
Why Blue-Blockers Are Unscientific
Eyeglasses, Contact Lenses & Windows
Adding Up Your Lights
“Netflix Inoculation” With Light
How The Planet Controls Your Energy
A Season For Breeding (?)
Melatonin / Serotonin
Epinephrine vs Adrenaline: Same? Different?
Exercise & Your Sleep
Neuroplasticity & Food/Chemicals/NSDR
Using Sound & Smell To Learn Faster
Dream Meaning & Remembering
Waking Up Paralyzed
Nap/Focus Ratios For Accelerated Learning
Hypnotizing Yourself
Smart Drugs
Magnesium: Yay, Nay, or Meh?
How Apigenin Works
Serotonin: Slippery Slope
The Frog Experiment
Temperature
Morning Chills
Eating For Heating
Vagal Pathways For Gut-Brain Dialogue
Sex Differences
Self Experimentation