hypothalamus
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drekbergMar 6, 2026The Top 10 Foods and Toxins That Compromise Your Thyroid Health: Mechanisms, Testing, and Prevention
HealthThyroid peroxidase (TPO)GlyadineHashimoto's thyroiditisAutoimmune disease
hubermanlabOct 16, 2025The Brain's Perception of Reality: Vision, Balance, Circadian Rhythms, and Action Control
NeuroscienceGanglion cellsPhotoreceptorsElectromagnetic radiationWavelengths
DrTraceyMarksSep 3, 2025Why You Lose Control in Arguments (and How to Stop It): A Neuroscience Perspective
PsychologyNeural networksAmygdalaHypothalamusPrefrontal cortex- hubermanlabJul 28, 2025
Male vs. Female Brain Differences: Genetic and Hormonal Origins of Sex-Specific Development and Behavior with Dr. Nirao Shah
NeuroscienceSex differences in brain structureSex differences in brain functionNeural mechanisms of sex differencesHormonal mechanisms of sex differences - hubermanlabJul 17, 2025
Healthy Eating & Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating, and the Neurobiology of Hunger & Satiety
HealthIntermittent FastingCircadian CycleElectrolytesInsulin Sensitivity - drekbergJun 6, 2025
Decoding Your Face: 10 Subtle Signs of Thyroid Dysfunction and Comprehensive Testing
HealthThyroid dysfunctionHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) - hubermanlabMar 6, 2025
Optimizing Metabolism: The Science of Thyroid and Growth Hormone Regulation
HealthThyroid hormone (T3, T4)Growth hormoneMetabolismHypothalamus - hubermanlabJun 17, 2024
The Neurobiology of Hunger, Satiety, and the Future of Obesity Treatment
ScienceHomeostasisHungerThirstThermoregulation - hubermanlabJan 22, 2024
Journal Club: The Independent and Additive Effects of Light and Dark on Mental Health, and Novel Cancer Treatments
HealthLight exposureDark exposureMental health disordersCircadian rhythm - drekbergJan 5, 2024
5 Epic Fasting Mistakes That Make You Gain Weight and How to Avoid Them
HealthIntermittent Fasting (IF)Time-Restricted EatingInsulin ResistanceFat Storing Hormone (Insulin) 
HealthyGamerGGNov 21, 2023Deconstructing Virginity: Eastern Wisdom, Western Obsession, and the Neuroscience of Non-Lustfulness
PsychologyBrahmacharyaBrahmanCelibacyNon-lustfulness- drekbergJul 21, 2023
The Intelligent Body: Fixing Your Metabolism by Understanding Set Point, Insulin Resistance, and Holistic Health Factors
HealthBody intelligenceMetabolic set pointBasal metabolic rate (BMR)Resting metabolic rate (RMR) - drekbergJun 30, 2023
10 Warning Signs Your Cortisol Is Way Too High and How to Address Them
HealthCortisolStress hormoneFight-flight responseFeed-breed response - hubermanlabJun 5, 2023
How Emotions, Social Factors, and Storytelling Shape Learning and Self Across the Lifespan
PsychologyEmotionalitySelf-conceptMeaning-makingInspiration - hubermanlabMay 15, 2023
The Science and Protocols of Deliberate Cold and Heat Exposure for Metabolism, Mood, and Health with Dr. Susanna Soberg
HealthDeliberate Cold ExposureDeliberate Heat ExposureBrown Fat ThermogenesisSympathetic Nervous System - hubermanlabMar 27, 2023
Leveraging Dopamine Dynamics to Overcome Procrastination & Optimize Effort
PsychologyDopamineNeuromodulatorNeuronsNigrostriatal pathway - hubermanlabJan 23, 2023
Optimizing Fertility: The Biology of Conception, Puberty Trends, and Lifespan Connections
HealthGerm cellsSomatic cellsSpermatogenesisOvulatory cycle 
DocSnipesJan 18, 2023How Trauma Reprograms the Vagus Nerve & Orienting Reflex: Healing Strategies
PsychologyVagus NerveOrienting ReflexHPA AxisLimbic System- DocSnipesJan 11, 2023
The Brain, Vagus Nerve, HP Axes, and Neurotransmitters: An Integrated Mind-Body Connection Training
HealthMind-body connectionHP axes (HPA, HPT, HPG)Vagus nerveGut microbiome - drekbergDec 16, 2022
The Essential Role of Water: Dehydration, Physiological Mechanisms, and Optimal Hydration
HealthWater molecule (H2O)Universal solventAqueous solutionTemperature regulation - hubermanlabJul 25, 2022
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder: Understanding Mania, Diagnosis, and Brain Mechanisms
PsychologyBipolar disorderBipolar depressionManiaMajor depression - HealthyGamerGGJul 21, 2022
Managing Global Anxiety: The Impact of Digital Overwhelm and Strategies for Mental Well-being
PsychologyGlobal anxietyDigital overwhelmInformation dietStress system (HPA axis) - hubermanlabDec 20, 2021
The Science of Social Bonding: Neural Circuits, Neurochemicals, and Practical Tools for Healthy Relationships
ScienceSocial bondingNeurobiology of social bondsNeurochemicalsHormones - drekbergDec 17, 2021
Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss: Hormones, Homeostasis, and the Laws of Nature
HealthCalories in, calories outLaws of thermodynamicsHedonistic appetiteCalorie restriction - DocSnipesApr 10, 2021
The Impact of CBD on Mood Disorders and Chronic Stress Physiology
HealthCortisolNorepinephrineDopamineAdrenaline - DocSnipesJan 5, 2021
Circadian Rhythms and Light: A Holistic Guide to Optimizing Your Body's Internal Clock for Enhanced Health and Well-being
HealthCircadian RhythmsSuprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)HypothalamusCortisol - DocSnipesOct 16, 2019
The Bi-directional Mind-Body Connection: How Health, Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors Interact
PsychologyMind-body connectionAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous System - drekbergSep 2, 2019
21 Hormonal and Metabolic Reasons for Unexplained Weight Gain
HealthHormonal regulationInsulin resistanceCortisolGrowth hormone - drekbergJul 12, 2019
How Intermittent Fasting and Insulin Regulation Impact Metabolism and Weight Loss vs. Calorie Restriction
HealthMetabolismBasal Metabolic Rate (BMR)Calorie Restriction (CR)Intermittent Fasting (IF) - DocSnipesMay 29, 2019
The Mind-Body Interaction: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health
HealthBiopsychosocial approachHPA axisGut-brain axisNeurotransmitters - drekbergOct 15, 2018
The Thyroid Gland: Its Systemic Importance, Dysfunction, and Holistic Management
HealthThyroid glandThyroxine (T4)Triiodothyronine (T3)Iodine atoms - drekbergDec 11, 2017
Rethinking Thyroid Health: A Holistic Look at Root Causes, Autoimmunity, and Systemic Interconnections
HealthHypothyroidismHyperthyroidismHashimoto's thyroiditisAutoimmune disease - hubermanlab
Optimizing Mental & Physical Performance with Caffeine: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Reinforcing Effects
HealthCaffeine as a stimulantCaffeine as a reinforcerNeuroprotective effects of caffeineAntidepressive effects of caffeine - hubermanlab
The Brain's Logic & Function: From Vision to Circadian Rhythms with Dr. David Berson
NeuroscienceNeurobiologyOphthalmologyIntrinsically Photosensitive Melanopsin Cells (ipRGCs)Circadian Rhythms - hubermanlab
Nervous System Control of Immunity: Mechanisms and Behavioral Tools for Health
ScienceImmune system 101Physical barriers (skin, mucus)Innate immune systemAdaptive immune system
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