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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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Build Your Autonomous Self - Ep 2 — Whalespan

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Build Your Autonomous Self - Ep 2

Bryan Johnson1h 9m · 2023-06-19

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✓Well SupportedSixty-minute naps can be rejuvenating, providing approximately 52 minutes of deep sleep.✓Well SupportedSleep is the most important health intervention, with life quality directly correlating to sleep quality.◐Partially SupportedMaking health and wellness the top priority is a cultural shift that is relevant when facing competing priorities in life.✓Well SupportedAn individual's VO2 max cannot be significantly improved in just one month of training, unlike easily manipulated biomarkers.◐Partially Supported

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Data is a more reliable entry point than subjective quality for assessing health and lifestyle choices.

◐Partially SupportedAnya is experimenting with a biphasic sleep pattern that is subjectively going well.

◐Partially SupportedCO2 resurfacing is a significant treatment but carries downtime and some risks.

◐Partially SupportedBiphasic sleep may require resetting if implemented incorrectly.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals often believe their health challenges are unique, but they are commonly shared experiences.

◐Partially SupportedN-acetylcysteine and Nicotinamide Riboside increase intracellular NAD levels.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker uses a BBL device for Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments.

◐Partially SupportedBringing subconscious factors into conscious awareness allows for more intentional behavior and self-definition.

◐Partially SupportedFor most people, achieving an autonomous health system will be a gradual process of building up existing autopilot behaviors.

◐Partially SupportedNarrowing life's scope and accepting it can overcome decision paralysis caused by conflicting priorities.

◐Partially SupportedInadequate sleep impairs cognitive function to a degree comparable to alcohol intoxication.

◐Partially SupportedThe majority of the human population is impaired daily due to insufficient sleep.

◐Partially SupportedFinding a community of like-minded individuals can support the transition to prioritizing health and maintaining new habits.

◐Partially SupportedReprogramming yeast cells to manufacture needed substances is an alternative to traditional agricultural processes.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker treats their face with laser, micro-needling, or ultrasound treatments approximately once a week.

◐Partially SupportedWhen implementing significant life changes, it is advisable to create a non-negotiable system that runs these changes automatically rather than relying on mental effort.

◐Partially SupportedSleeping without an alarm clock for an extended period can lead to sleeping 9+ hours per night and waking up feeling rested.

◐Partially SupportedEvaluating interventions like biphasic sleep should be done through data, including scientific research and personal measurements.

◐Partially SupportedLiving very healthy, including going to bed on time, improves psychology.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker has practiced biphasic sleeping for two years.

◐Partially SupportedSleep is an accessible topic that many people can relate to, making it a good vehicle for discussing self-awareness and behavior change.

◐Partially SupportedIf a health phenomenon cannot be measured, it cannot be shifted, changed, or adjusted.

◐Partially SupportedIn 2023, it is no longer reasonable to assign a definitive number to how long and how well a human can live due to advancements in anti-aging and health science.