The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Small Tweaks Add Up To Big Health Wins – Max Lugavere with Dave Asprey : 698
May 12, 2020
Max Lugavere, a filmmaker and New York Times bestselling author, discusses his journey into health fueled by his mother's early-onset dementia. He shares actionable insights on brain health, emphasizing the profound link between exercise and mental resilience. Max highlights the importance of circadian biology and personalized fitness routines, and explores innovative concepts like Quantum Upgrade. The conversation also touches on the psychological benefits of group workouts and the crucial roles of glycine and magnesium in optimizing health.
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Early-Onset Dementia
- Max Lugavere's mother developed early-onset dementia in her 50s, shattering his misconceptions about the disease.
- Initially, his family struggled to accept her diagnosis due to her young age and lack of family history.
Diagnose and Adios
- Max Lugavere describes the frustrating "diagnose and adios" experience at various medical institutions.
- He found it difficult to get a proper diagnosis for his mother's atypical dementia presentation until they visited the Cleveland Clinic.
Cross-Adaptation for Resilience
- Cross-adaptation, a concept where adapting to one stressor (e.g., exercise) increases resilience to other stressors (e.g., psychological stress), is discussed.
- This explains the link between physical practices like cold exposure and improved mental health.
