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AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More

Dec 31, 2023

This podcast episode covers a range of interesting topics including funding research projects on mindsets, mental health, and eating disorders, exploring the role of the anterior and enter mid-singulate cortex in embracing challenges and achieving success, the impact of light on melatonin levels and sleep, the speaker's fitness approach and training routine, and the importance of full-body scans and cardiovascular training in weightlifting.

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Supporting the Premium channel enables important research on mental health, physical health, and performance, providing funds for various laboratories to conduct impactful studies.

Incorporating challenging activities into daily life stimulates the growth of the anterior midcingulate cortex, a brain region associated with willpower and tenacity, which is essential for healthy cognitive function.

Developing an evening routine that includes reducing blue light exposure, practicing relaxation techniques, and avoiding excessive fluid intake before bed can promote better sleep quality.

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Supporting Important Research through Premium Channel

The podcast discusses how the Premium channel supports important research on mental health, physical health, and performance. The funds raised from the Premium channel have already made substantial gifts to various laboratories, allowing researchers to conduct research that they otherwise would not have been able to do. Examples include studying mindsets and their effects on mental and physical health, investigating the impact of circadian biology and intermittent fasting on mental health, exploring how maternal conditions can affect fetal brain development, and developing novel treatments for eating disorders.

Importance of Getting Sunlight in the Eyes in the Afternoon and Evening

01:23

Benefits and Usage of Hypnosis for Falling Asleep

01:23

Understanding the Power of Red Light Panels and Proper Wavelengths

02:40

Effective Cardiovascular Training Sessions for Overall Readiness

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Introduction

2min

Research Projects on Mindsets, Mental Health, and Eating Disorders

3min

Support for Research and Understanding the Anterior Mid-Singulate Cortex

3min

The Role of the Enter Mid-Singulate Cortex in Achieving Success

4min

The Impact of Light on Melatonin Levels and Sleep

17min

Fitness Approach and Training Routine

21min

Weightlifting Approaches and Full-Body Scans

15min

Welcome to a special edition of the 14th Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of Huberman Lab Premium. This episode is a recording of a live stream AMA, originally exclusive to our Annual and Lifetime Members. We've decided to make the full-length version available to everyone, including non-members of Huberman Lab Premium.

Huberman Lab Premium was launched for two main reasons. First, it was launched in order to raise support for the main Huberman Lab podcast — which will continue to come out every Monday at zero-cost. Second, it was launched as a means to raise funds for important scientific research. A significant portion of proceeds from the Huberman Lab Premium subscription will fund human research (not animal models) selected by Dr. Huberman, with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Tiny Foundation.

If you're not yet a member but enjoyed this full-length livestream AMA, we invite you to join Huberman Lab Premium. By subscribing, you'll gain access to exclusive benefits including our regular monthly full-length AMA episodes, AMA transcripts, podcast episode transcripts, early access to live events and more. Additionally, a significant portion of your membership proceeds contributes to advancing human scientific research. You can learn more about the research we were able to support in our Annual Letter 2023.

If you're a Huberman Lab Premium member, you can access the transcript for this AMA episode here.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:34) 2023 Scientific Research Contributions

(00:07:07) Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex Studies: Discussion on Research & Findings

(00:12:32) Evening Routines and Light: Insights on Managing Light Exposure Before Sleep

(00:21:26) Light Therapy in Northern Regions: Tips for Coping With Limited Morning Light

(00:28:48) Annual Health and Fitness Metrics: Key Metrics to Monitor Yearly

(00:39:59) Dealing With Midnight Wakefulness: Strategies for Falling Back Asleep

(00:46:41) Strength Training for Women: Protocols for Strength Without Hypertrophy

(00:50:56) Full Body Scan MRIs: Evaluating the Benefits and Usage

(00:55:07) Dog Wellness and Communication: Potential Exploration Into Canine Well-Being

(00:56:17) Balancing Muscle Strength: Strategies for Equalizing Arm Strength

(01:00:54) Content on Children's Development: Future Plans and Current Resources

(01:03:23) Conclusion & Thank You

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Huberman Lab

AMA #14: 2023 Philanthropy, Evening Routine, Light Therapy, Health Metrics & More

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Deep dives

Supporting Important Research through Premium Channel

Growing the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex through Challenges

Creating an Evening Routine for Optimal Sleep

The importance of natural light for health

Fitness metrics and routine recommendations

Importance of Getting Sunlight in the Eyes in the Afternoon and Evening

Benefits and Usage of Hypnosis for Falling Asleep

Understanding the Power of Red Light Panels and Proper Wavelengths

Effective Cardiovascular Training Sessions for Overall Readiness

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Supporting Important Research through Premium Channel

Growing the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex through Challenges

Creating an Evening Routine for Optimal Sleep

The importance of natural light for health

Fitness metrics and routine recommendations

Importance of Getting Sunlight in the Eyes in the Afternoon and Evening

Benefits and Usage of Hypnosis for Falling Asleep

Understanding the Power of Red Light Panels and Proper Wavelengths

Effective Cardiovascular Training Sessions for Overall Readiness

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