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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

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Alcohol lowers core body temperature, which can lead to hypothermia if one enters cold water while inebriated, making it extremely dangerous.

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

08/22/22

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Matthew Walker

04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

When you lie down, your body temperature drops, which increases the likelihood of sleepiness. A decrease in core body temperature is essential for falling asleep.

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Andrew Huberman

05/22/25

@ Andrew Huberman

A drop in body temperature is essential for falling and staying asleep, and can be accelerated by taking hot baths or showers before bed.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Being inebriated alters our thinking and behavior, leading to impulsivity and memory formation issues.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Regular alcohol consumption can lead to inflammation in the brain and body, increasing the desire to drink more and exacerbating health issues.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Temperature plays a significant role in sleep; a drop in body temperature is necessary for falling and staying asleep, while an increase can wake you up.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

To wake up effectively, increase your core body temperature quickly by taking a cold shower or ice bath for one to three minutes.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Heavy alcohol use can lead to brain damage, with ethanol causing inflammation and nutritional deficiencies that accelerate deterioration.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Deliberate cold exposure, like taking a cold shower, might help relieve hangover symptoms by increasing epinephrine levels, which can aid in alcohol clearance.

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Andrew Huberman

06/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When entering cold water, it's more comfortable to jump in all at once rather than gradually, as the body's cold receptors respond to relative temperature changes.