Could a psoriasis drug find new purpose in treating alcohol use disorder?
Recent pilot research suggests that the psoriasis drug apremilast may have promise in curbing excessive drinking in those with alcohol use disorder.
#262 – AMA #49: Heart rate recovery, strength training, rucking, kidney function, and brain health
“[Heart rate recovery] is one of the metrics that we should care about just as we care about VO2 max and just as we care about resting heart rate.” —Peter Attia
Don’t drink and science: why a study on the cognitive effects of wine and cheese is sheer stupidity
A study claiming that daily consumption of cheese and wine may improve long-term cognition seems more like a bad joke than reliable science.
A “miracle pill” for hangover prevention?
A quick search for “hangover prevention” will send you down a rabbit hole of advice. While staying hydrated and not drinking too much are obvious solutions, there’s a new hangover pill called Myrkl that’s garnering much attention. In this article, you’ll find out exactly what is in these pills, whether they might actually work (or not), and potential downsides.
Alcohol, sleep, and stress: A self-fulfilling prophecy
This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., episode #126 — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and…
The impact of alcohol on sleep
This audio clip is from our “Ask Me Anything” episode #31 – Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more,…
#193 – AMA #31: Heart rate variability (HRV), alcohol, sleep, and more
In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter and Bob first answer a variety of questions related to heart rate…
#182 – David Nutt: Psychedelics & Recreational Drugs
“It turns out that the drugs that have been most vilified and which we’ve been taught are the most dangerous, turned out to be the least dangerous.” —David Nutt
#126 – Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and immune function, chronotypes, hygiene tips, and addressing questions about his book
“It’s not time that heals all wounds. It’s actually time during REM sleep and dreaming that provides this emotional convalescence.” — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.
#124 – AMA #15: Real-world case studies—metabolic dysregulation, low testosterone, menopause, and more
As a follow up to AMA #14 where Peter explained his framework for analyzing labs, this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA)…