Alcohol prevents the ability to forget fearful memories and even strengthens the emotions linked to fear.
“The alcohol increased the number of glutamate receptors at the synapse and this increased the fear response. These findings could have relevance for PTSD if the same holds true for humans. It also suggests that people that binge drink or use alcohol to self-medicate may actually be doing more harm.”
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How to Improve Sleep Continuity and Depth
“In this FoundMyFitness Premium Q&A preview, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reviews common contributors to fragmented sleep, including insomnia, sleep apnea, nocturia, psychological stress, irregular schedules, caffeine, alcohol, light, noise, temperature, and late eating.”
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Dr. Darya and Kevin Rose Talk Meditation Retreats, Diet, Seasonal Eating, and More
“More recently, Kevin hosts a podcast where he's had guests ranging from titans of industry like Elon Musk to notables like his buddy Tim Ferriss, multi-time New York Times best selling author, investor, self-experimenter and fellow podcaster.”
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Using myCircadianClock to contribute your fasting data to research | Satchin Panda
“Dr. Satchin Panda and his colleagues at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have created an app, MyCircadianClock, that allows users to track their daily health behaviors, including eating, sleeping, moving, and taking supplements and medications.”
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Lack of sleep linked to glucose insensitivity and pre-diabetes | Matthew Walker
“When a person does not get enough sleep, their pancreatic beta cells become less sensitive to glucose signaling, reducing the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. This, in turn, impairs glucose uptake, resulting in hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes.”
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Are the benefits of exercise and fasting additive? | Dr. Mark Mattson
“Another study suggests that intermittent fasting combined with exercise training increased serum ketone levels, increased the number of mitochondria in muscle cells, and improved endurance. In this clip, Dr. Mark Mattson describes how fasting and exercise work together to promote brain health.”
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Why THC and Alcohol Are Unreliable Sleep Aids
“A separate study of 17 recently abstinent heavy cannabis users found poorer sleep efficiency, longer sleep onset, and less slow-wave sleep than in 14 drug-free controls, consistent with withdrawal-related sleep disruption.”
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Q&A #41: APOE4 Lifestyle Strategies—Plus Collagen for Skin Aging
Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.
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