Chapter
Why Do We Love Dogs So Much?
18:21 - 25:09 (06:47)
The speaker believes we love dogs because they let us pet them as much as we want and make direct eye contact with us, which is becoming increasingly rare in human interactions.
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Eye contact and non-sexual touch can release oxytocin in the body, which can lead to positive effects like bonding and feelings of trust.
18:21 - 20:40 (02:18)
oxytocin
Summary
Eye contact and non-sexual touch can release oxytocin in the body, which can lead to positive effects like bonding and feelings of trust.
ChapterWhy Do We Love Dogs So Much?
EpisodeLIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman Question & Answer in New York, NY
PodcastHuberman Lab
The amount of slow wave sleep to REM sleep changes as we age, causing us to do better on shorter bouts of sleep.
20:40 - 25:09 (04:29)
Sleep
Summary
The amount of slow wave sleep to REM sleep changes as we age, causing us to do better on shorter bouts of sleep. Additionally, the reason why we love dogs so much may be due to their willingness to let us pet them endlessly.