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Can Cleaning Your House Slow Down The Aging Process?! | Clutterbug Podcast # 217

Apr 1, 2024

Neurology expert Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how small tasks like cleaning can strengthen the brain, potentially slowing down aging effects. The podcast explores the link between brain health, motivation, and house cleaning, emphasizing the benefits of engaging in challenging cleaning tasks for cognitive health and overall well-being.

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Andrew Huberman

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Quick takeaways

Performing 'micro sucks' tasks like cleaning can strengthen the brain's AMCC region, associated with super-agers.

Spring cleaning driven by biological rhythms and cultural influences enhances brain health as well as physical environment.

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Strengthening Your AMCC with Micro Sucks

Engaging in tasks that require willpower activates the anterior mid-sigulate cortex (AMCC) in the brain. Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses how performing 'micro sucks,' small challenging tasks like washing dishes or cleaning the toilet, can strengthen the AMCC over time. This brain region is crucial for cognitive function and is associated with super-agers who maintain healthy brain functions into old age. By pushing oneself to do tasks that are disliked or challenging, individuals can improve brain health and cognitive abilities.

Introduction

3min

Unlocking the Secrets of Super-Agers' Brains

6min

Strengthening Willpower and Cognitive Function to Slow Down Aging

4min

The Spring Cleaning Urge

7min

The Power of Spring Cleaning for Cognitive Health

4min

Can cleaning your house slow down the aging process in your brain?! According to new research, pushing yourself to do small "Micro Sucks" like cleaning and scrubbing can actually strengthen the part of your brain that contributes to super-aging!

It's that time of year to declutter and spring clean our homes, but if you need a little extra push, this podcast is for you!

Watch the incredible interview with Dr. Andrew Huberman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OHYynw7Yh4

Study on aMCC and Super-Aging: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9272062/

Another Study on aMCC and Aging: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.13438

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