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Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The study of the Henyo divers may reveal protective mechanisms against sleep apnea and hypertensive disorders, potentially leading to new therapeutic approaches for pregnant women.

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Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo

@ Andrew Huberman

Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

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Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Pregnant women divers may have a genetic adaptation that lowers their diastolic blood pressure while diving, potentially protecting them from hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.

Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Natural selection can act on pregnant women, influencing two generations if genetic variation is not protective, which highlights the rapid evolution occurring in populations like the Henyo.

Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The 'Henyo' are female divers from Jeju Island, Korea, averaging around 70 years old, who have been diving in extremely cold water without thermal protection for generations, shaping their population in unique ways.

Andrew Huberman

08/08/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Sleep apnea, characterized by bouts of suffocation during sleep, is dangerous and can be alleviated by training yourself to breathe through your nose while sleeping.

Matthew Walker

05/01/25

@ Peter H. Diamandis

Analyzing sleep data can reveal patterns and trends that help improve sleep quality, making it essential for anyone looking to enhance their rest.

Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The ability to dive and hold breath has led to physiological adaptations in divers, such as larger spleens and improved oxygen utilization, which may also influence their cardiovascular health.

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04/17/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Research indicates that napping in older adults can be predictive of worse health outcomes and higher mortality rates, suggesting that it may reflect poor nighttime sleep quality.

Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Breath-hold training activates the dive reflex, significantly improving oxygen availability by altering spleen size and function.

Dr. Melissa Ilardo

05/26/25

@ Andrew Huberman

These women dive throughout their pregnancies, sometimes until the day they give birth, and return to diving just days after childbirth, which has significant implications for their health and resilience.