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New Huberman Lab podcast out now: ADDERALL, STIMULANTS & MODAFINIL for ADHD: SHORT- & LONG-TERM •How They Alter Brain Circuits •Use in Kids Safe? •Best Options for Adult ADHD •Potential for Addiction, Abuse •Impact on Height, Heart, Hormones

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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This is the second HLP episode on ADHD. The first more about dopamine and behavioral clinical interventions. The newer about Rx meds both typical (stimulants) & atypical e.g., Guanfacine, Modafinil. We have an expert guest coming on soon too. I’ll solicit for your questions in…

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Seems there is a truly divided stance out there on Rx meds for ADHD. The latest Huberman Lab podcast covered the biology & utility of Adderall etc., & what is known about their short & long term effects. About 1/2 of the comments are hoorays for these meds. The other half are…

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The Huberman Lab Podcast on how certain smells change our hormones, allow us to recognize mates, prefer certain people for friendship, sense fertility & more w/Dr Noam Sobel

@LabWorg

will very likely change how you interact with the world.

Dr. Noam Sobel: How Smells Influence Our Hormones, Health & Behavior

In this episode, my guest is Noam Sobel, PhD, professor of neurobiology in the department of brain sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

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Augmenting dopamine & norepinephrine enhances focus, which is why all the major Rx drugs for ADHD center on those pathways. There are behavioral and non-Rx interventions that do the same, albeit less potently. The point: Focus ability can be improved:

ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus

In this episode, Dr. Huberman discusses ADHD: what it is, the common myths, and the biology and psychology of ADHD.

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Zero-cost tool kits for improving sleep, reducing stress, learning, deliberate cold, deliberate heat, and more, available here: (email sign up; we do NOT share your email with anyone):

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Sign up now for the Neural Network Newsletter to get the latest in neuroscience, health, and science-related tools from Dr. Andrew Huberman.

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AMA #7: Cold Exposure, Maximizing REM Sleep & My Next Scientific Studies

New AMA out now:

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Listen to this episode from Huberman Lab on Spotify. Welcome to a preview of the seventh Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of the Huberman Lab Premium subscription. The Huberman Lab Premium...

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AMA #7: Cold Exposure, Maximizing REM Sleep & My Next Scientific...

New Ask Me Anything out now AMA #7: Clarifying Common Misunderstandings About Cold Exposure, Maximizing Your REM Sleep & My Next Scientific Studies

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Welcome to a preview of the seventh Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode, part of the Huberman Lab Premium subscription.The Huberman Lab Premium subscription was la...

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Dr. Oded Rechavi: Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Genera...

Anyone that presumes studies on worms, flies or mice have no relevance to human health & biology will get flipped by this conversation made incredible by ⁦

@OdedRechavi

⁩ It also explains some of your transgenerational baggage.

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In this episode, my guest is Oded Rechavi, Ph.D., professor of neurobiology at Tel Aviv University and expert in how genes are inherited, how experiences sha...

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Deliberately making your day a bit harder (in a safe & limited domain) favorably adjusts your threshold for pleasure & pain in the rest of life. Alas, if you enjoy an activity- exercise for instance, it won’t have that effect. How to pick your poison:

Leverage Dopamine to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort

In this episode, I explain how dopamine dynamics — meaning changes and interactions between our baseline and peak levels of dopamine drive our cravings and sense of motivation.

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Seemingly endless debate about Rx meds versus behavioral interventions for ADHD. ALL the data point to the value of including behavioral tools- whether alone or in combination with Rx treatments. Better living through chemistry still requires better living. And always will.

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‎The Peter Attia Drive: The fentanyl crisis and why everyone should be paying attention | Anthony...

This episode of ⁦

@PeterAttiaMD

⁩ The Drive podcast about the fentanyl crisis is very informative and engaging.

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‎Show The Peter Attia Drive, Ep The fentanyl crisis and why everyone should be paying attention | Anthony Hipolito - Feb 20, 2023

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Eating disorders are among the more deadly of psychiatric challenges. There are a lot of misconceptions about them too. I cover what is known about their mechanistic basis, emerging treatments and outstanding questions, here:

Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging

In this episode, Dr. Huberman discusses what drives hunger and satiety as well as eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

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Absolutely wild how divergent views are on the use of Rx meds for ADHD when in fact the data are clear (& no, the studies were not funded by Big Pharma). Rx meds for ADHD are not the only answer but they have their legitimate roles. Discussed here:

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Want to Live Longer and Healthier? Peter Attia Has a Plan.

A very thoughtful and frank set of responses to commonly asked questions about patient responsibility in one’s own health & longevity from

@PeterAttiaMD

@nytimes

- Want to Live Longer and Healthier? Peter Attia Has a Plan.

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The doctor, podcast host and author of the bestseller “Outlive” says medicine needs to rethink longevity.

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All these are true: 1) ADHD is likely over-diagnosed 2) Behavioral interventions can help 3) Medications can help 4) Dosage needs vary *enormously* 5) Meds don’t necessarily have to be taken forever. All these and more covered here:

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Recently,

@lexfridman

& I were asked to write a review for a major science publication about the value of

@Twitter

@instagram

@YouTube

& podcasts for communicating science & health information. What do you see as the virtues, perils & promise of those venues for that purpose?

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It was a great episode. I thought I had a decent handle on ADHD, but I learned so much more. As a mom to a 17 year old with ADHD it was very much appreciated.

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Probably the most definitive narrative and breakdown to date and should be required for all prescribed these meds. IMHO. Thank you, Dr. Huberman.

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Should parents put kids on ADHD meds? Will it make them prone to addiction? Are there effective non-amphetamine drugs for focus & what about true cognitive enhancers. Are there low cost Modafinil equivalents? That & more on the new Huberman Lab podcast:

Adderall, Stimulants & Modafinil for ADHD: Short- & Long-Term Effects

In this episode, I explain how medications such as Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and other stimulants work to increase focus and treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Tomorrow’s Huberman Lab Podcast covers Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Modafinil, Guanfacine & other compounds for ADHD & cognition. How they work, starting, stopping, benefits, dangers, myths and more.

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Sunlight > Screenlight (especially on weekends).

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Oren Gottfried, MD

@OGdukeneurosurg

Animal therapy is common in hospitals, and really but love this duck therapy from 1950's. Keep the birds out of open wounds please.

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Not long ago it was generally thought: 1) Animals don’t have emotions. 2) Addiction is a lack of willpower. 3) Psychedelics make people crazy*. Remarkable that modern data point to the opposite. The lesson: test existing beliefs. *Psychedelics of course can carry risks.

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Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why

Interesting for those suffering from IBS etc.

@CellPressNews

@Nature

Chronic stress can inflame the gut — now scientists know why

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Nature - Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.

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5 things

says you need to level up your mornings: • Light: get natural sunlight • Water: you're dehydrated, drink • Caffeine: wait for at least 90 mins • Focus: do one cognitively hard thing • Movement: do one physically hard thing What would you add?

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Dr Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse

@NIH

has done amazing work that includes parsing how drugs like Adderall & other amphetamines, change the brain. Her interview w/

@tferriss

is spectacular. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the

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“I do not take no for an answer. And this is a message that I say to young people: ‘You should dare to do things. And no one has the right to say you cannot bring a new perspective into things.’ And so I always say, ‘Be daring and persevere.’” — Dr. Nora Volkow…

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Congratulations

@neuralink

team! I hosted their head neurosurgeon (pun intended)

@MatthewMacDoug4

on the Huberman Lab podcast where he shared their plans: hubermanlab.com/dr-matthew-mac

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We are excited to share that we have received the FDA’s approval to launch our first-in-human clinical study! This is the result of incredible work by the Neuralink team in close collaboration with the FDA and represents an important first step that will one day allow our…

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A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial on Creatine Supplementation during Exercise for Postmenopausal...

2 year study by

showing 10g/day of creatine (w/ exercise) in postmenopausal women did not improve bone mineral density but did enhance other markers associated w/ hip fracture risk. Minimal adverse events, including kidney & liver health.

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Two years of creatine supplementation and exercise in postmenopausal women had no effect on bone mineral density, yet improved some bone geometric properties at the proximal femur.

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I love teaching via podcasting but I taught in the classroom today

@Stanford

and it reaffirmed how nice it is to hear and address questions directly, and in real time. Thank you to all the Human Biology students who showed up to discuss learning and neuroplasticity!

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Indeed the “hippie flip” is growing in popularity. I have never done it.

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Highlight is @hubermanlab correctly using the term hippie flip. The world is a different place.

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Researchers treat depression by reversing brain signals traveling the wrong way

Fascinating and important work by my colleague

@NolanRyWilliams

and co-workers

@StanfordMed

whose lab and clinic continues to make groundbreaking progress on treatments for depression.

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A new study led by Stanford Medicine researchers is the first to reveal how magnetic stimulation treats severe depression: by correcting the abnormal flow of brain signals.

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Such a pleasure to host you

and to learn from you. Indeed, you shared a massive treasure trove of knowledge for those interested in psychedelics and neuroscience!

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I hope you enjoy! I know I did doing it. Gratitude to @hubermanlab for having me on and being so personable and encouraging. twitter.com/hubermanlab/st…

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This is an episode, you don't wanna miss! 🚨 #psychedelics

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New Huberman Lab Podcast out now: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHEDELICS & THEIR USE FOR MENTAL HEALTH w/Dr @RCarhartHarris @UCSF •Psilocybin, LSD, DMT, Ayahuasca •Macro vs Micro Dosing •Ideal Sessions •Treating Depression & Addiction •Legal & Safety Issues hubermanlab.com/dr-robin-carha

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Amazing podcast on psychedelics and their potential benefits for mental health! It's wonderful to see experts like @ADHuberman and Dr.

delve into the science behind psilocybin, LSD, DMT, and ayahuasca. Thank you for bringing attention to this important topic!

New Huberman Lab Podcast out now: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHEDELICS & THEIR USE FOR MENTAL HEALTH w/Dr

@UCSF

•Psilocybin, LSD, DMT, Ayahuasca •Macro vs Micro Dosing •Ideal Sessions •Treating Depression & Addiction •Legal & Safety Issues

Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health

In this episode, my guest is Robin Carhart-Harris, PhD, distinguished professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco.

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But before they (hopefully) chime in, let’s please acknowledge that it’s new, not yet reviewed. only one study and no decisions about ketamine treatment— past or future; should be made without expert MD input re someone’s individual needs and risks. That said, I get thousands of…

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Ketamine no better than placebo at alleviating depression, unusual trial finds

I’m curious what ketamine experts like clinician scientist

@NolanRyWilliams

and laboratory scientist

@bita137

think about this. (Note the study in mind has, apparently, not been peer reviewed yet):

science.org

Experts say the psychoactive drug’s effect may not be based on its biological effects in the brain

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Scicomm Media

@scicommedia

In tomorrow's episode, Dr.

Robin Carhart-Harris and Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D.

joins

@HubermanLab

for a conversation on the science and clinical use of psychedelics for mental health.

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@PeterAttiaMD