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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

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Exercise increases body temperature and alertness, impacting sleep quality; different forms of exercise can have varying effects on sleep.

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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84

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Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing | Huberman Lab Podcast #84

08/08/22

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Exercise in the morning is one of the best ways to increase your core body temperature and enhance alertness.

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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

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Exercise significantly improves brain function by increasing alertness and arousal, making it easier to tackle tasks afterward.

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Alex Hutchinson

05/04/25

@ Chris Williamson

Exercise has powerful effects on mental health, but it's challenging to determine whether the benefits come from physiological changes or the feeling of self-efficacy that comes with regular exercise.

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Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

I often find that when I wake up feeling foggy, exercise helps clear that mental fog and makes me feel alert.

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Matthew Walker

03/22/21

@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Tea also contains caffeine and can similarly affect sleep quality, so it's important to be mindful of its consumption.

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Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Caffeine acts as an adenosine antagonist, preventing sleepiness and enhancing alertness, but the timing and amount of caffeine consumed are crucial for optimizing sleep.

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Andrew Huberman

05/22/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The rise in body temperature after your temperature minimum triggers cortisol release, which helps wake you up and enhances focus.

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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.