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- ▶ 1BehaviorsHeel-Elevated Squat
Used because of ankle history; can be combined with banded knees and the cue of trying to spread the floor.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid neck bridges unless specifically adapted to them
Neck bridges can be done by some, but for most people the risk may outweigh the benefit unless they have a background like wrestling.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsSword Play
Use a long iron bar with a small weight on the end and perform figure-eight patterns to build athletic hand, wrist, and shoulder function.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsLoad the distal limbs cautiously
Use cautious loading of hands, feet, or other distal limbs to help maintain neural pathways and neuromuscular connectivity with age.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsKeep Nerve-to-Muscle Connection Strong
Maintain neuromuscular function as part of healthy aging and longevity.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Falls and Immobility
Avoid the sorts of things that would lead to falling and being immobile; framed as a longevity-related behavioral priority.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsKnow Your Genetics
Know your genetics and make good decisions on the basis of your genetics as part of longevity planning.
- ▶ 1SupplementsPolyphenols
Very high doses of polyphenols were mentioned as part of an aggressive longevity approach.
- ▶ 1ToolsRed Light
Mentioned as part of an aggressive 'kitchen sink' longevity approach; elsewhere discussed more specifically as red light/near-infrared exposure to the aged eye for a couple minutes a few times per week.
- ▶ 1ToolsPlatelet-Rich Plasma
Mentioned as part of an aggressive longevity approach.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsMove a Lot
Choose to move a lot rather than very little as part of foundational health behavior.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsExercise Instead of NAD Infusions
Prefer exercise over NAD infusions as a use of time and money; Peter says spending that same two-hour window exercising would provide significantly greater lifespan benefit.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsHalf-Hour Walk
Suggested as part of a better alternative to NAD infusion: go for a half-hour walk.
- ▶ 1SupplementsMethyl B12
Peter takes methyl B12 alongside methylfolate to lower homocysteine; Huberman also says he takes methyl B12.
- ▶ 1SupplementsAvoid Vitamin B6 Supplementation
Peter specifically avoids supplementing B6 because over-supplementing vitamin B, especially B6, may be problematic and can cause peripheral nerve damage.
- ▶ 1SupplementsMagnesium Oxide
Peter takes magnesium oxide as one of three forms of magnesium he uses.
- ▶ 1SupplementsPendulum Probiotic
Peter takes Pendulum probiotic products and says he believes Pendulum is the only probiotic with meaningful effects because it includes anaerobic bacteria such as Akkermansia.
- ▶ 1SupplementsAkkermansia
Akkermansia is taken via Pendulum and is described as an anaerobic probiotic that works through the GLP-1 butyrate pathway.
- ▶ 1SupplementsGlucose Control
Peter takes Pendulum's product called Glucose Control.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsWeight Vest Walks and Hikes
Huberman says he does weight vest walks and hikes as part of his routine.
- ▶ 1DietMineral-Based Sunscreen
Choose mineral/inorganic sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, or a combination, up to 25% concentration; if especially concerned about titanium dioxide, use a pure zinc oxide formula up to 25%.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsAvoid Midday Sun Exposure
Get some sunlight exposure, but avoid the highest UV index portions of the day, especially the middle of the day.
- ▶ 1SupplementsRetinoids
Use dermatologist-prescribed retinoids to improve collagen composition from the inside out; requires staying out of the sun for some period because they increase sun sensitivity.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsCold Exposure Safety Rules
Never do breathwork, cyclic hyperventilation, or deep breathing before entering very cold water due to blackout and drowning risk. Ideally have a spotter who is not in the water. While in cold water, deep breathing is okay, but do not emphasize exhales to blow off carbon dioxide. Do not intentionally submerge yourself.
- ▶ 1ToolsPhone Box
Use a dedicated box to keep your phone in while doing focused work.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsStart School Later
Starting school a little later would support learning by improving sleep.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsPhysical Activity Before Learning
Include physical activity, especially cardiovascular training, before learning, and do the learning immediately afterward to facilitate memory encoding. Examples given include running, jogging, swimming, PE class, and even walks.
- ▶ 1BehaviorsExercise Without Overtraining
Exercise, but do not overtrain, as a foundation for hormone support.
- ▶ 1ToolsDopamine Nation
Read Anna Lembke's book 'Dopamine Nation' to understand addiction mechanisms and recovery.
- ▶ 1DietAvoid Alcohol if It Makes You Feel Worse
Host describes discovering that going out for a couple of drinks made him feel worse and stopping because it did not agree with him; framed as a personal actionable contrast.