Fostering Proactive Health Engagement in My Community
Dear Dr. Huberman, Your teachings have profoundly impacted my approach to proactive health practices. However, the translation of knowledge to practice seems to vary among individuals, despite the apparent benefits for longevity and vitality. In a neuroscientific context, how might modern medical institutions address this variance to encourage a proactive engagement with positive health behaviours? Furthermore, how can these institutions shift from a reactive to a proactive health management paradigm, emphasizing preventative measures?
Hydrocephalus!
September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. Most humans are not aware what this is. When was the life-saving Shunt device created? When did the Shunt become programmable? The Hydrocephalus Association has information on how many infants are born with it, how many acquire it after they are 65 years old or 80, but... in between? One causes one to acquire Hydrocephalus in the middle of their life? If it's not discovered and treated, it is fatal. We only discovered my Hydrocephalus because my parents are awesome advocates, found a supervisor and demanded a CT Scan. After being denied several times, my parents agreed to pay out of pocket for the CT Scan, which immediately revealed I had Severe Hydrocephalus and an hour later a Medtronic VP Shunt was surgically implanted for life.
Anosmia!
What is Anosmia? What causes people to acquire Anosmia? How are people diagnosed? Is this similar or conflated with loss of smell due to COVID? Are there any tactics available to get ones smell back? Why can I still taste even though I can no longer smell? Is that common? How many humans have been diagnosed with Anosmia?