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Does "Grounding" work?

I have seen a lot of things online about grounding and how good it is for you. Is this true and is there any scientific proof?

Is whey protein isolate safe for the liver?

Are there any clinical studies (or meta analysis) that prove that daily, consistent consumption of whey protein isolate over time is safe or unsafe for the liver? Thank you!

Indoor Trampoline/Rebounding

Recently have started rebounding on indoor 39” Bellicon bungee cord trampoline. I do a combination of health bounce and walking. Much easier on my knees and ankles. I’ve read a couple studies, one by NASA, on the benefits. Wondering if you have researched using this type of exercise or know where I can find more research on this topic? Thank you!

Transcript of your podcast episodes

Dr. Huberman, I've been following you for 2+ years and became a Premium member about 5 months ago. I have not been able to find transcripts of your podcast episodes. On your web site it has been saying "Transcripts to be provided soon" for several moths. When will it be available? Or maybe it's there and I just failed to find it? Thank you for your great work. Denys

What is the neuroscience behind rest?

Dear Dr Huberman, Your podcast is awesome. It allowed me to make significant improvements to my health, productivity and quality of life. The material you share is the veritable Philosopher's Stone. As I lean further and further into the tight dopaminergic loop of the growth mindset, I can't help but wonder about the wisdom behind rest and recovery. I could never get into the state of serotonergic bliss on command, so I end up grappling with an intense sense of boredom during periods intended for "unplugging". I can't really imagine what "good rest" could look like, so I often end up working or scrolling YouTube instead. Yet pushing beyond a certain number of work bouts per day/week seems to interfere with sleep. Furthermore, it seems that the spectrum of things that bring me pleasure seems to be narrowing to getting better at work and study. With that said, I would appreciate your insights on the following questions : 1. How should we define "rest" from a neuroscientific perspective? 2. Is there still a need for dedicated "rest" days once a healthy sleep regime is established? If so, how can rest be factored in on weekly, monthly or quarterly basis to optimize both high cognitive function and quality of life over the long run? 3. What is the relationship between rest, sleep, boredom, flow state and switching between different high-intensity activities? In my old country people say, those who don't know how to rest, don't know how to work. I suspect this saying hints at phenomena worth an entire episode or two. I thank you for your time and consideration in advance.