Andrew Huberman - How Sunlight Affects Everything You Do

Professor at Stanford University and Host of the Huberman Lab podcast, Andrew Huberman, explains the science behind sunlight and how it affects everything you do. Why is it important to get sunlight in the morning? How does sunlight affect my sleep? What effect does sunlight have on my sleep?

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[Herb.]

"...I was not consulted at the design phase." I love that!!!

[Manima]

When I grow up I want to be like Andrew!

[phil_]

I just sent this video to my parents who live in the Boston area. Simply because of how powerful this information is for many individuals ☀️. Unfortunately this discussion is often hindered

[AndrywMarques]

Very good
I took sunlight everyday in my Apartment and I start the day with a lot of energy

[eddietrevino]

Wow… I’m in complete shock, I’ve spent the last few hours listening to almost all your short videos about concepts I’m curious about, and your content is literal gold, so thank you for your hard work. If you ever get the chance to speak with Andrew Huberman again, I am curious to know if having sunscreen would negatively impact the importance of sun exposure to the eye?

[SandraSalley]

Again! I could listen to you talk all day! I’m a big fan! As a nurse, I will start sharing this with all clients and friends!!

[alisazekaite]

This Man is wonderful, thank you for the knowledge ❤️

[phylenejanousek]

I tried it this morning. Gently woke me up👍

[swagsurfer]

This is interesting. Why do I feel exhausted on bright sunny days or in brightly lit areas? It feels as if the brightness is trying to put my brain into sleep mode, however in dim or dark areas I feel like my brain is operating at full capacity and I feel extremely alert.

[staywildmoonchild]

I am so so glad that I came across his knowledge. I'm not sure when or how but I'm glad I did.

[LTankv]

Avoiding artifical light after sundown would be ideal to allow melatonin to naturally set in. That's the best time to use blue blockers.

[euwinrbbinsavis]

Am I the main character or something, where are the other comments?

[shaggybg]

So at least 5 minutes exposure to sunlight after sun has risen, up to 30 minutes if it is a cloudy day... I shall try it. :)

[The_icewoman]

I did this yesterday morning ❤ I stared into/towards the sun, from my balcony. Did I do it safely this way, for my eyes Andrew?

[sadjadmoq]

What about the damage staring at sun does to eyes?

[isidroalmazan]

Im a welder i have to be at work at 6 am will a welder flash work?

[robertduraski]

What selfie ring light do you recommend?

[Loveandlight]

But what can people in Canada do? Or let's say countries where its very cloudy?

[suncanasegota]

How come my dog that has PRA-progressive retinal atrophy sleeps at night in his place
OK outside temperature has a little effect.
Has he learned with time by feeling/sensoring all beings, events around him?
Is this kind of connection with others that saves the day (actually the night!:)) for him?

[KekeLight]

You're saying the blue lights come on And triggers your brain and cells to be on active and sleep will come in sixteen hours. So if we're getting blue light in the afternoon and evening hours, is that still triggering us to be awake for 16 hours?