Commune with Jeff Krasno
338. The Health Metrics That Matter Most with Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.
September 29, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min
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A neuroscientist explains exactly which health metrics to track and how to improve them.
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In this episode
- How to measure sleep, glucose, and cognitive function objectively
- Simple daily practices that protect energy and focus
- How to shift your circadian rhythm to perform when it counts
- What biomarkers like Apo B and grip strength reveal about long-term health
About this episode
In this episode, neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. discusses how to objectively measure your health as well as what techniques can optimize your performance around these metrics. He also shares how to create more predictable patterns of energy in your life, so you can be more efficient and effective when you really need to be.In this episode we cover:
0:06:06 – Objective and Subjective Measures
0:07:47 – Sleep Tracking
0:09:24 – Temperature Minimum
0:14:01 – Exercise
0:14:57 – Optimal Focus and Energy
0:17:23 – Shifting Your Circadian Clock
0:19:23 – Blue Light
0:32:29 – Trouble Sleeping
0:34:04 – Three Most Important Health Practices
0:37:11 – Continuous Glucose Monitor
0:40:25 – Sleep Deprivation
0:41:12 – Measuring Biomarkers
0:41:59 – Apo B
0:42:46 – Self-Measuring Cognitive Function
0:46:40 – Neuroplasticity
0:49:10 – Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System
0:52:12 – Carbon Dioxide Tolerance Test
0:58:46 – Non-Sleep Deep Rest
0:59:39 – Grip Strength
1:04:07 – Core Daily Practices
1:07:28 – Taking Responsibility For Our Health
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