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The Cognitive and Health Benefits of Sauna Use
2:16:12 - 2:21:31 (05:19)
Neuroscientist explains sauna use can lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease through improved blood flow to the brain and the stress response.
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A neuroscientist discusses the hypothesis that being in the sauna can improve memory recall by sensitizing the mu opioid receptor to the endorphins released during stress response, and refers to studies that showed the binding of dynorphin or other ligands to the kappa opioid receptor can affect that process.
2:16:12 - 2:19:10 (02:58)
Sauna
Summary
A neuroscientist discusses the hypothesis that being in the sauna can improve memory recall by sensitizing the mu opioid receptor to the endorphins released during stress response, and refers to studies that showed the binding of dynorphin or other ligands to the kappa opioid receptor can affect that process.
ChapterThe Cognitive and Health Benefits of Sauna Use
EpisodeDr. Rhonda Patrick: Micronutrients for Health & Longevity
PodcastHuberman Lab
Sauna usage four to seven times a week can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by over 60%.
2:19:10 - 2:21:31 (02:20)
Brain Health
Summary
Sauna usage four to seven times a week can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by over 60%. Sauna-induced vasodilation facilitates blood flow to the brain and improves overall cognition.