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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman at Plenary in Melbourne

2024/3/22

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Andrew Huberman

是一位专注于神经科学、学习和健康的斯坦福大学教授和播客主持人。

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预防老年痴呆症的关键在于保持良好的血液循环和神经递质水平，可以通过规律的运动、健康饮食和补充剂来实现。此外，保持积极的心态和持续的脑力活动也有助于预防老年痴呆症。意志力如同肌肉训练一样，可以通过挑战来增强，而前扣带皮层是其神经基础。经常进行具有挑战性的活动，可以增强前扣带皮层的活动性和可塑性，从而提升意志力。

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Ground truths for preventing dementia include maintaining good blood circulation through activities like zone 2 cardio, which involves exercising at an intensity where conversation is still possible. Additionally, focusing on increasing catecholamines, such as dopamine, can improve working memory. Emerging research suggests the potential of certain compounds and supplements to support cognitive function.

Cardiovascular health, especially zone 2 cardio (180-200 minutes per week), is crucial for brain health.
Increasing catecholamines like dopamine can improve working memory.
Protecting against head injuries and avoiding drugs of abuse like methamphetamine are important for brain health.
Emerging research suggests potential benefits of hyperbaric chambers and selective pharmacology for cognitive enhancement in older age.

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Recently I had the pleasure of hosting a live event in Melbourne, Australia. This event was part of a lecture series called The Brain Body Contract). My favorite part of the evening was the question and answer period, where I had the opportunity to answer questions from the attendees of each event. Included here is the Q&A from our event at Plenary.