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Rapamycin extends mouse lifespan 9–14%
NAD+ precursors reverse aging in humans
Blue-light glasses improve sleep quality
Walking 10 min after meals blunts glucose
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Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols | Ari Wallach — Whalespan

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Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols | Ari Wallach

Andrew Huberman2h 18m · 2024-10-14

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✓Well SupportedThe Helix Dusk Mattress is reported to improve sleep depth, duration, and quality.

✓Well SupportedMattress characteristics like softness, firmness, and breathability significantly impact sleep quality and should be tailored to individual needs.

✓Well SupportedAdequate intake of sodium, magnesium, and potassium is vital for cell function, especially nerve cells.

✓Well SupportedHydration and adequate electrolyte intake are critical for optimal brain and bodily function, as even slight dehydration can diminish cognitive and physical performance.

✓Well SupportedDavid protein bars provide 28g of protein for 150 calories, aiding in meeting protein goals without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedThe Huberman Lab Podcast's free newsletter, 'The Neural Network Newsletter,' provides monthly summaries of podcast episodes and specific protocols.

✓Well SupportedVisualizing oneself in old age can anchor immediate goal-directed behaviors such as saving for retirement and investing in health practices.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman aims to consume one gram of protein per pound of body weight daily.

✓Well SupportedEvolutionary negativity bias favors attention to negative signals over positive ones because negative events pose immediate threats to survival.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman wears Roa eyeglasses at night for driving or reading and Roa sunglasses during the daytime when it is bright or when driving into sunlight.

◐Partially SupportedShort, doable meditation practices of 10-12 minutes daily can be effective for college students.

◐Partially SupportedWhen individuals are stressed, their temporal horizon shortens.

◐Partially SupportedThe human brain has significant control over the perception of time, allowing for the contraction or expansion of one's temporal window.

◐Partially SupportedThe statement 'you can't have your 20th birthday until you're 19' highlights the importance of accepting the present stage of life and not being overly focused on external metrics or comparisons.

◐Partially SupportedThe hippocampus is crucial for memory and imagination.

◐Partially SupportedHuman brains possess a unique ability to process the past, present, and future, and to create technologies that bridge these time scales.

✓Well SupportedVisualizing life in a 'life in weeks' chart can inspire better decision-making.

◐Partially SupportedEvery addiction is based in a fear of death and an attempt to shorten the time scale of thinking and rewards.

◐Partially SupportedWriting a letter to one's future self can create a roadmap for achieving aspirations.

◐Partially SupportedCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be used to reframe negative self-told stories.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolic flexibility in nutrition is about balance and harmony, not just one operational time window.

◐Partially SupportedTaking acetaminophen (Tylenol) after a breakup can alleviate emotional pain.

◐Partially SupportedHigh stress, high excitement, and intense thinking contract the brain's aperture, making individuals more adept at immediate problem-solving.

◐Partially SupportedThe 'Your Life in Weeks' tool can inspire better decision-making by providing a visual representation of one's life.

◐Partially SupportedEmotions guide future decisions and actions, rather than being solely tied to past events.

◐Partially SupportedShort-term stress can enhance cognitive function and physical performance for survival.

◐Partially SupportedGood behavior tends to inspire reciprocal good behavior in others.

◐Partially SupportedRecalling a past positive emotion can anchor an emotional state and help identify potential action steps when struggling with unpleasant emotions.

◐Partially SupportedDedicating 5-10 minutes daily to introspection by closing one's eyes and looking inward can help counteract stimulus-response mode and understand greater wishes.

◐Partially SupportedDeep breathing and long exhales can reduce autonomic arousal and improve navigation of stressful situations.

◐Partially SupportedViewing sunlight and maintaining circadian rhythmicity are core to human biology and well-being.

◐Partially SupportedHuman beings are healthier and have a longer lifespan now compared to 50 years ago.

◐Partially SupportedInfections from rusty nails are now easily treatable or preventable due to knowledge of germ theory, unlike 100 years ago.

◐Partially SupportedThe 'perfect day' exercise involves imagining terrible scenarios and then an ideal future day to reveal actionable desires.

◐Partially SupportedA 'Your Life in Weeks' tool can visualize lifespan, with the speaker halfway through a 100-year prediction.

◐Partially SupportedPlacing an aged photograph of oneself on a bathroom mirror daily can improve present-day decision-making.

◐Partially SupportedChronic stress and poor sleep are detrimental to health.

◐Partially SupportedA person can have approximately 50,000 descendants in 250 years, assuming a continuation of the current reproductive rate.

◐Partially SupportedHuman biology functions on circadian rhythms with a 24-hour cycle that cannot be negotiated.

◐Partially SupportedShort-term stress can enhance cognitive and motor function, but long-term stress is problematic.

◐Partially SupportedThinking about one's future self activates the same brain regions as thinking about a celebrity.

◐Partially SupportedCarrying infants close to the body via skin-to-skin contact using wraps has been a common practice across most cultures for thousands of years.

◐Partially SupportedFlossing is crucial for both brain and body health.

◐Partially SupportedThe 'perfect day' exercise can yield actionable insights for life manifestation.

◐Partially SupportedReading biographies can foster transgenerational empathy by revealing the struggles and imperfections of historical figures.

◐Partially SupportedFundamental knowledge about human biology provides core truths about us that are likely to remain relevant into the future, despite technological and medical advancements.

◐Partially SupportedThe human brain has the capacity for dynamic representation of time, allowing for immediate problem-solving and long-term future planning.

◐Partially SupportedModeled behavior and transmission of how one acts in the world can impact 30 to 40 generations forward.

◐Partially SupportedA daily actionable step to improve one's day is a more resonant concept for personal growth and functionality than focusing on being better than the previous day.

◐Partially SupportedCasinos use design elements like elimination of natural light and clocks, and intermittent random reward schedules to encourage short-term thinking.

◐Partially SupportedHumans use mental time travel involving dopamine and other neurotransmitters to set and reach goals.

◐Partially SupportedThe human brain has advanced prefrontal cortex functions alongside older, subconscious drives, often leading to a conflict between rational thought and instinct.

◐Partially SupportedSolutions for health issues, even if not perfect, can provide significant positive ground, improving conditions by varying percentages.

◐Partially SupportedHistorically, for thousands of years across most indigenous cultures, co-sleeping or sleeping in a communal space was the norm for infants and families.