An essential guide to improving brain function, physical health, mood, energy and more — the first book from Stanford neuroscience professor Andrew Huberman.
The power of your physiology can be harnessed in two complementary ways. First, through a set of foundational behaviours — core daily practices that substantially improve your day-to-day mental and physical state. Second, through specific, science-based tools you can use to overcome common challenges or achieve elevated levels of mental or physical performance.
In this book, Dr Andrew Huberman — creator of the world's leading health and science podcast, Huberman Lab — offers essential practices for both, called ‘protocols’. These protocols can help you unlock your brain and body's full potential across seven areas: sleep; exercise; stress control; nutrition; light; focus, motivation and neuroplasticity; and personal growth. For example, a simple sleep protocol includes viewing sunlight as soon as possible after waking; another protocol uses a unique breathing pattern to reduce stress in the moment.
In his clear and engaging style, Dr Huberman explains the science behind each of the protocols, then shows how they can deliver immediate, effective results. What's more, he describes how to customise them, allowing you to adapt them to your individual needs.
Drawing on decades of research — from his own work and that of the many world experts he has interviewed over the years — Dr Huberman delivers a comprehensive and indispensable guide to improving your mental health, physical health, and performance. This book can positively transform your life.
About the author
Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Department of Neurobiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is the creator and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world, in which he discusses neuroscience and science-based tools for everyday life. Protocols is his first book.
