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“In this Aliquot, clinical psychologist Dr. Ashley Mason and sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker describe some of the behaviors that can make getting a good night's sleep difficult – and how cognitive behavioral therapy and meditation can provide help.”

“The arrival of a new year is a great opportunity to make health-focused resolutions – promises to ourselves that we're going to live better, healthier, and (hopefully) longer. We all age at different rates, however, so our chronological age – the number of years we've lived – often differs from our biological age.”

“Although alcohol may help us feel calm and ready to sleep, it has surprising effects on REM sleep and maybe our waking behaviors too. In this Aliquot, Dr. Matthew Walker, Tim Ferriss, and I discuss some of the risks and surprising effects of alcohol on human health and behavior.”

“Consuming chocolate and cocoa may carry some risks, however, due to their cadmium content and possible effects on the fetus during pregnancy. In this Aliquot, I describe some of the research on the benefits and risks of consuming cocoa and chocolate, as foods or supplements.”

“Meditation is a form of mental training geared toward improving aspects of a person's core neurocognitive function, such as the regulation of attention and emotion. Research suggests that meditation may protect the brain from the negative effects of stress and promote mental health.”

“Two principal forms of insomnia have been identified – difficulty falling asleep versus difficulty staying asleep – and both are related to derangements in the timing of cortisol release via input from the sympathetic nervous system.”

“Since a driving force in the development of insomnia is change, especially change that affects relationships, employment, or family dynamics, Dr. Mason employs cognitive behavior techniques that help her patients identify what those changes are and develop strategies that promote, rather than hinder, sleep.”

“In this FoundMyFitness interview clip with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Layne Norton places creatine monohydrate in his highest evidence tier because it supports repeated high-intensity performance, strength, and gains in lean mass.”

“Research has identified a few biohacks – lifestyle strategies that improve health and lifespan – that may extend telomeres. The goal of these strategies, which include mindfulness, yoga, exercise, and meditation, is to reduce psychological stress and provide the mind and body periods of restoration and healing.”

“Small trials in older adults and people with mild cognitive concerns have reported improvements in selected memory, processing-speed, or task-switching measures, although the response varies by study, product, population, and outcome.”