How can forward ambulation reduce anxiety?

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Does anyone know how walking or forward ambulation lowers anxiety levels?

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Greetings Professor,
"Office hours" that brings back some of the most cherished and enlightening moments of my Academic life.
Getting on the train of thoughts with you is exhilarating.
A wonderful content as always .

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Thanks for the great content! I love listening to your podcasts during my morning workouts
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Thank you your appreciated! ❤
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Excellent
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Love your stuff on mental and physical health it has helped me greatly. U.S. Army veteran here training my dog Shiela to help with my bipolar and major depressive disorder. Was wondering if you can do an episode on service dogs, specifically someone who trains to help with all mental illnesses. Again, thank you so much for all you do.
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Hey Dr. Huberman, I've been really enjoying the content on optimizing brain function. Have you ever considered a deep dive into accelerating brain power, retention, and recall (capability wise, in an individual form) I highly recommend checking out Ramon Campayo, the 10-time World Memory Champion. His insights and even his government-related stories would make for a truly fascinating discussion on the podcast!
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As a mailman, walking in the morning sets my whole day up for the better. That's how I get to tune in to learn and apply protocols from both the podcast and personal experience. Great content yet again
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The content introduces a structured approach to applying science-based protocols throughout the day for optimizing mental and physical health.

The speaker describes morning protocols including tracking temperature minimum, taking a walk to reduce anxiety via optic flow, and getting sunlight exposure to boost cortisol and alertness.

Proper hydration with sea salt is emphasized, along with delaying caffeine intake by 90–120 minutes after waking to optimize adenosine balance and energy levels.

Fasting until 11 a.m. or noon is recommended to enhance focus and cognitive function through increased adrenaline levels.

Optimizing workspace by positioning screens at eye level, using low-level white noise, and working in 90-minute focused blocks is described to enhance productivity.

The timing of work bouts should align with the body's temperature minimum to maximize focus, with optimal work periods occurring 4–6 hours after this point.

Exercise routines should combine resistance training (80% sub-failure) and endurance training (20% high-intensity) to support brain and body health.

Lunch is recommended around noon with lower carbohydrates to maintain alertness, followed by an afternoon walk and light exposure to regulate circadian rhythms.

Dinner includes starchy carbohydrates to promote serotonin production and aid sleep transition, alongside protein for recovery and glycogen replenishment.

Lowering body temperature through hot baths or showers can accelerate falling asleep, and maintaining a cool, dark environment supports sleep quality.

Magnesium, apigenin, and theanine are suggested as natural supplements to support sleep, while waking up at night can be managed by minimizing light exposure and returning to bed quickly.

A daily routine is outlined, featuring two 90-minute focused work blocks, exercise, and meal timing, with emphasis on structuring the day for maximum efficiency and well-being.
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One of my favorite episodes, it synthesizes a lot of the information that is actionable.
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Huberman can change humanity
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Thanks for all the VERY helpful insights on protocols and things to improve the day. A lot of it applies to me. My sleep was off for a significant period this past winter likely due to some reaction. I went to a specialist, didn't want to go to a sleep lab, get wired with sensors. I ended up used my red light therapy (usually use it for recovery or boost) a while before bed time. It wasn't working fast enough so I placed it on my chest directly against my skin for a short duration before trying sleep. My sleep schedule is mostly back to normal.
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Reading this while forward ambulating
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Just about to start. This podcast is exactly what my rattled brain needs today. Thank you Huberman, I need a pep talk!
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You've got this!
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Arterio-Veinous ANASTOMOSIS :). THANK YOU! WILL DO THIS PROTOCOL FOR SURE :)
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Possibly my favorite episode. Please update or elaborate as new info becomes available.
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I’ve been binging your podcast for the past year. Would you please consider doing an episode or even a series on heart health? Not just prevention of disease but rather treatment of existing disease? Please cover arteriosclerosis, cholesterol, genetics, collateral, blood, flow, etc. I am in my early 40s and my diet and exercise are on par, but I have high cholesterol (treated with meds) and yet the beginnings of arteriosclerosis. I would be forever grateful.
Regardless, I love the show, and I am so thankful for all the content thus far!
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YES!
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How can half an hour of content contain more profound and powerful info than the whole of the rest combined?
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You truly are theeeeeee best!
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Very nice, easy-to-follow breakdown of good things to do for ourselves.
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Thank you so much Andrew for this insightful content.
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Andrew, I can’t thank you enough for the content you provide. I am always fascinated by your show. You present everything in such an easy to understand format, which is especially helpful.

I do have a question about eyes and light sensitivity. My teenage daughter seems to have very sensitive eyes and wears sunglasses outside most of the time. She prefers to sit in a dark room, which I know is not helpful. Are some people’s eyes really that sensitive, or is she training them to be extra sensitive? She has level 1 autism and that seems to cause a heightened awareness to all sorts of sensory issues.
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Reading this after lunch… definitely feeling lethargic haha
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Hey Dr. Huberman, I've been really enjoying the content on optimizing brain function. Have you ever considered a deep dive into accelerating brain power, retention, and recall? I highly recommend checking out Ramon Campayo, the 10-time World Memory Champion. His insights and even his government-related stories would make for a truly fascinating discussion on the podcast!
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I deeply appreciate the content. Thank you.
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Requesting an episode on kettlebells!
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