Biohacking Videos

Why Your Environment Is Draining Your Energy and Performance
VideoApr 30, 2026

Why Your Environment Is Draining Your Energy and Performance

In the latest Longevity and Lifestyle podcast, Claudia Berilaga argues that the spaces we inhabit—particularly our homes—are silent determinants of energy, health, and performance. She frames the discussion around mitochondria‑driven energy allocation, emphasizing that a supportive environment frees energy for...

By Longevity & Lifestyle - Claudia von Boeselager
I Asked a Harvard Neuroscientist Why We Dream -  His Answer Floored Me
VideoApr 30, 2026

I Asked a Harvard Neuroscientist Why We Dream - His Answer Floored Me

The video features Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Balan Halal explaining what actually happens in the brain during each sleep stage, from the moment we drift off to the deep restorative phases that underpin dreaming and memory. He describes how the thalamus gates...

By Thomas DeLauer
How To Lower Oxidized LDL And Fight Aging | David Watumull
VideoApr 30, 2026

How To Lower Oxidized LDL And Fight Aging | David Watumull

The video centers on combating oxidative stress and oxidized LDL to extend health span, spotlighting astaxanthin—a naturally occurring carotenoid derived from micro‑algae—as a potent intervention. The host, a former cardiology nurse practitioner, explains how chronic inflammation accelerates aging and cardiovascular...

By Cynthia Thurlow
Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials
VideoApr 30, 2026

Control Sugar Cravings & Metabolism with Science-Based Tools | Huberman Lab Essentials

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, Andrew Huberman explains how the nervous system governs sugar intake, focusing on hormonal signals and neural circuits that drive cravings. He outlines the role of ghrelin, which rises during fasting and spikes hunger, and insulin,...

By Andrew Huberman – Huberman Lab
The Hidden Benefits of Exercise: Longevity, Disease Prevention, & More Energy Than You Can Imagine!
VideoApr 30, 2026

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise: Longevity, Disease Prevention, & More Energy Than You Can Imagine!

The video reframes exercise as a powerful physiological catalyst rather than a cosmetic pursuit, emphasizing its role in boosting energy, extending longevity, and shielding against disease. Recent meta‑analyses and randomized trials demonstrate that regular activity—whether low‑ or moderate‑intensity—significantly raises perceived vigor,...

By Shawn Stevenson (Model Health Show)
Podcast: Are Statins Worth It? (Part 2)
VideoApr 30, 2026

Podcast: Are Statins Worth It? (Part 2)

The Nutrition Facts podcast episode dives into the contentious debate over statin use, weighing their cardiovascular benefits against a spectrum of reported side effects and exploring non‑pharmacologic alternatives. Data presented show that treating 100 adults aged 50‑75 without prior disease for...

By NutritionFacts.org (Michael Greger, MD)
The Hormone Behind Grief, Joy, and Healing | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 271
VideoApr 30, 2026

The Hormone Behind Grief, Joy, and Healing | The Girlfriend Doctor Show Ep. 271

The episode centers on oxytocin, the "love hormone," as the biochemical bridge between grief, joy, and physical healing. Dr. Michele explains how chronic cortisol from trauma and everyday stress erodes wellbeing, while oxytocin acts as a natural antidote, restoring balance in...

By Dr. Anna Cabeca – The Girlfriend Doctor
They Were Wrong About Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp of THIS Is Best for Longevity
VideoApr 29, 2026

They Were Wrong About Olive Oil, 1 Tbsp of THIS Is Best for Longevity

The video dissects a recent rodent study published in the Journal of Gerontology that examined how calorie restriction and different dietary fats influence lifespan. Mice were placed on either a modest 5% or a severe 40% caloric deficit, with their...

By Thomas DeLauer
Deblina Sarkar | Autonomous and Surgery-Free Nano-Electronics for Brain-Computer Symbiosis
VideoApr 29, 2026

Deblina Sarkar | Autonomous and Surgery-Free Nano-Electronics for Brain-Computer Symbiosis

The talk introduced a new class of autonomous, surgery‑free nano‑electronics designed to create a seamless brain‑computer symbiosis. By shrinking electronic chips to subcellular dimensions and removing any supporting substrate, the devices can be injected intravenously, travel through the circulatory system,...

By Foresight Institute
Seed Oil Zealots Have Completely Gone Insane | Educational Video | Biolayne
VideoApr 29, 2026

Seed Oil Zealots Have Completely Gone Insane | Educational Video | Biolayne

The video dismantles a headline‑grabbing study that claimed seed oils cause aggressive colorectal cancer, arguing the claim stems from media hype rather than the research itself. It points out that the study examined tumor mRNA profiles without measuring participants' dietary...

By Biolayne (Layne Norton, PhD)
Muscle Is an Organ and Here's Why It Matters
VideoApr 29, 2026

Muscle Is an Organ and Here's Why It Matters

The video reframes muscle from a mere contractile tissue to a metabolically active organ whose health underpins longevity. It argues that strength gains depend not only on training volume but on the muscle’s ability to generate energy. Central to this argument...

By Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Reset Your Nervous System And End Burnout Fast | Dr.Scott Sherr
VideoApr 29, 2026

Reset Your Nervous System And End Burnout Fast | Dr.Scott Sherr

Dr. Scott Sherr explains that chronic activation of the sympathetic nervous system creates a "spiral of doom" that overwhelms mitochondria, the cell’s power plants, leading to widespread fatigue, mood swings, and reduced recovery. He quantifies mitochondrial output—about 150 pounds of...

By Cynthia Thurlow
3 Errors Mistaken For Overtraining
VideoApr 28, 2026

3 Errors Mistaken For Overtraining

The video tackles a frequent misconception in strength training: athletes who feel “overtrained” are often experiencing three distinct, fixable problems rather than true overtraining syndrome. First, a programming‑test mismatch occurs when the training plan isn’t built around the metrics athletes use...

By Barbell Medicine — Blog
Is Your Diet Toxic? The Gluten, Dairy, and Iodine Connection
VideoApr 28, 2026

Is Your Diet Toxic? The Gluten, Dairy, and Iodine Connection

The video explains that the real culprit linking gluten‑containing foods and dairy to thyroid dysfunction is not the proteins themselves but inadvertent iodine contamination introduced during processing. Dr. Alan Christensen details how iodized dough conditioners can push a single slice of...

By Dr. Alan Christianson
This Fasting Strategy INCREASES Inflammation -Please Avoid It
VideoApr 28, 2026

This Fasting Strategy INCREASES Inflammation -Please Avoid It

The video challenges the common belief that fasting universally reduces inflammation, arguing that elevated cortisol during fasts can persist and become a hidden driver of chronic inflammation. It explains how low insulin during a fast triggers cortisol to release glucose,...

By Thomas DeLauer
Your Nose Is For Breathing. Your Mouth Is For Eating
VideoApr 28, 2026

Your Nose Is For Breathing. Your Mouth Is For Eating

Patrick McKeown argues that the nose, not the mouth, should be the primary airway during exercise, echoing his book The Oxygen Advantage. He stresses that mouth breathing is merely an emergency fallback, lacking any anatomical structures to aid respiration. He outlines...

By Oxygen Advantage (Patrick McKeown)
Estrogen & Blood Clots: Do You Need to Worry that Your HRT Will Kill You? | Felice Gersh, MD
VideoApr 27, 2026

Estrogen & Blood Clots: Do You Need to Worry that Your HRT Will Kill You? | Felice Gersh, MD

The video tackles the common belief that estrogen inevitably causes dangerous blood clots, distinguishing between estrogen sub‑types and delivery methods. Dr. Gersh explains that estrogen is a family of hormones—estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3)—each interacting differently with the...

By Felice Gersh, MD
Burn Fat EASILY with Minimum 10 Minutes A Day | Fitness Expert, JJ Virgin
VideoApr 27, 2026

Burn Fat EASILY with Minimum 10 Minutes A Day | Fitness Expert, JJ Virgin

The video by fitness expert JJ Virgin tackles the minimal effective exercise dose for fat loss and healthy aging, emphasizing resistance training over cardio. She explains that two weekly resistance sessions per muscle group, progressively overloaded, are sufficient to boost...

By JJ Virgin
Why You Feel Tired All The Time After 40 | Baran Dilaver
VideoApr 27, 2026

Why You Feel Tired All The Time After 40 | Baran Dilaver

The video explores why people over 40 often feel chronically tired, focusing on the role of cellular energy molecules NAD and creatine. It explains how age‑related NAD depletion and suboptimal creatine availability impair mitochondrial ATP production, leading to fatigue, brain...

By Cynthia Thurlow
Do NOT Do This Exercise When Fasting (Major Muscle Loss and Cortisol)
VideoApr 27, 2026

Do NOT Do This Exercise When Fasting (Major Muscle Loss and Cortisol)

The video warns against performing high‑intensity interval training (HIIT) while in a prolonged fast, explaining that the combination spikes cortisol and can sabotage muscle preservation. A Physiology Reports study on intermittent fasting plus HIIT showed a “cortisol bomb”: reduced muscle‑fiber quality,...

By Thomas DeLauer
This One Breakfast Change Resets Your Hormones | Dr. Taz Bhatia
VideoApr 27, 2026

This One Breakfast Change Resets Your Hormones | Dr. Taz Bhatia

Dr. Taz Bhatia explains that women experiencing hormonal shifts—particularly declines in estrogen and progesterone—often see modest but consistent rises in blood‑sugar levels, even without overt diabetes. She emphasizes that a strategic breakfast rich in protein can counteract these shifts by...

By Dhru Purohit
The Heat Stress Protocol: Reducing the Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s & Heart Disease  | Bill Gifford
VideoApr 27, 2026

The Heat Stress Protocol: Reducing the Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s & Heart Disease | Bill Gifford

The episode explores how regular heat exposure—primarily through sauna use—emerges as a potent, low‑cost tool for reducing cardiovascular events and neurodegenerative risk. Host Bill Gifford walks listeners through two decades of Finnish epidemiology, where men who sauna‑ed daily saw...

By Dhru Purohit
How Muscle Mass Regulates Aging, Metabolism & Longevity
VideoApr 27, 2026

How Muscle Mass Regulates Aging, Metabolism & Longevity

The Longevity Technology Unlocked podcast episode spotlights muscle mass as the central lever for aging, metabolism and longevity. Host Dr. Nia Patrick and fitness expert JJ Virgin argue that declining muscle protein synthesis—about 30% per decade—makes resistance training essential for...

By Longevity.Technology
Which Diet Is Better for Heart Health: Mediterranean or Low Fat? | The Proof EP#404
VideoApr 27, 2026

Which Diet Is Better for Heart Health: Mediterranean or Low Fat? | The Proof EP#404

The video reviews the landmark PREDIMED trial, which compared a Mediterranean eating pattern—supplemented either with extra‑virgin olive oil or mixed nuts—to a conventional low‑fat diet in over 7,000 older adults at cardiovascular risk. After a median follow‑up of 2.4 years, participants...

By Simon Hill – The Proof
Childhood Trauma, Birth Control & Your Gut: The Perimenopause Reckoning with Cynthia Thurlow
VideoApr 27, 2026

Childhood Trauma, Birth Control & Your Gut: The Perimenopause Reckoning with Cynthia Thurlow

The episode explores how perimenopause reshapes the gut microbiome, hormone metabolism, and overall health, featuring nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow’s insights on the often‑overlooked digestive and immune dimensions of the transition. Thurlow explains that declining estrogen alters gut bacteria, increasing susceptibility to...

By Dr. Stephanie Estima
Roughage
VideoApr 26, 2026

Roughage

The video argues that the common belief that “more fiber is always better” is misleading, suggesting that much of the roughage in whole grains and certain vegetables actually triggers bloating and gas. The speaker notes that ancient cultures stripped the bran—the...

By Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Radio)
40,000 Visceral Fat MRI Scans Prove the Best Foods to Lose Belly Fat
VideoApr 26, 2026

40,000 Visceral Fat MRI Scans Prove the Best Foods to Lose Belly Fat

The video dissects a Nature Communications analysis of over 40,000 MRI scans, revealing that visceral fat—not subcutaneous belly fat—correlates strongly with cardiometabolic disease. It argues that where fat is stored matters more than total weight, and that specific dietary components...

By Thomas DeLauer
If You Can't Do This, You're Not Fit (Even If You Look It)
VideoApr 26, 2026

If You Can't Do This, You're Not Fit (Even If You Look It)

The video pits lifters and non‑lifters of various ages against seven science‑backed fitness tests—measuring power, strength, mobility, and conditioning—to expose hidden weaknesses that appearance alone can’t reveal. Results show muscle power, driven by type‑2 fast‑twitch fibers, erodes as early as the...

By Jeremy Ethier
How to Grow Taller Naturally (Most People Get This Wrong)
VideoApr 26, 2026

How to Grow Taller Naturally (Most People Get This Wrong)

Parents seeking natural ways to increase their children's height should focus on sleep timing, zinc intake, and vitamin D exposure. The video explains that the first 90 minutes of deep sleep generate a massive spike in growth hormone, which is...

By Dr. Eric Berg DC
What They Discovered in 46% of Whey Protein (Contaminated)
VideoApr 25, 2026

What They Discovered in 46% of Whey Protein (Contaminated)

The video examines recent findings that a significant share of popular protein powders contain hazardous contaminants, focusing on heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, as well as pesticide residues. Consumer‑group studies released in 2025 revealed that 47 % of America’s best‑selling...

By Thomas DeLauer
Breathing Shapes Everything.
VideoApr 25, 2026

Breathing Shapes Everything.

The video introduces Oxygen Advantage, a breathing‑training system built around three pillars—functional breathing, mindset development, and sport‑specific application. It argues that most people overlook breath work as a lever for enhancing both mental acuity and physical output. The presenter breaks down...

By Oxygen Advantage (Patrick McKeown)
Ladies Who Lunge - Watch This
VideoApr 25, 2026

Ladies Who Lunge - Watch This

The video breaks down the biomechanics of a lunge, focusing on how the femur and tibia rotate inward as you lower into the movement and then outward as you rise. It challenges common fitness myths by explaining that foot pronation...

By Dr. Stephanie Estima
Live Q&A with Dr. Greger
VideoApr 24, 2026

Live Q&A with Dr. Greger

Dr. Michael Greger hosted a live Q&A, apologizing for a delayed session and announcing his forthcoming book “How Not to Hurt,” slated for December 15, 2026. The title will focus on diet‑ and lifestyle‑based pain management for conditions such as...

By NutritionFacts.org (Michael Greger, MD)
1 Cup with Carbs Blocks Insulin and Shrinks Visceral Fat
VideoApr 24, 2026

1 Cup with Carbs Blocks Insulin and Shrinks Visceral Fat

The video examines a 24‑week controlled trial in pre‑diabetic adults that compared 300 g of fresh mango each day to a calorie‑matched granola bar. Despite identical calorie counts, the mango group experienced markedly lower fasting glucose, stable HbA1c, reduced insulin resistance,...

By Thomas DeLauer
Why You’re Aging Faster in Perimenopause and What Actually Helps | Jen Scheinman
VideoApr 24, 2026

Why You’re Aging Faster in Perimenopause and What Actually Helps | Jen Scheinman

The discussion centers on why women experience accelerated aging during perimenopause and how a new line of topical products containing 1% urolithin A can counteract those effects. Urolithin A triggers mitophagy in skin cells, revitalizing mitochondria, while simultaneously turning on...

By High Performance Health
The Healing Power of Methylene Blue
VideoApr 24, 2026

The Healing Power of Methylene Blue

The video explores methylene blue’s evolution from an 1870s textile dye to the first fully synthetic FDA‑approved drug, highlighting its resurgence as a health supplement. Originally used as a broad‑spectrum antimicrobial before antibiotics, it later found niche applications in wartime...

By JJ Virgin
Can You Get Fitter as You Get Older?
VideoApr 23, 2026

Can You Get Fitter as You Get Older?

The video challenges the long‑standing belief that aerobic capacity inevitably plummets after middle age, focusing on VO2 max – the body’s upper limit for oxygen uptake during intense effort. Research shows VO2 max begins a modest decline at 25 and accelerates...

By Mindvalley
💬 Muscles and Tissues Respond to What You Consistently Ask of Them.
VideoApr 23, 2026

💬 Muscles and Tissues Respond to What You Consistently Ask of Them.

The video argues that muscles and connective tissues behave like obedient dogs, adapting reliably when they receive consistent, targeted stress. The speaker cites a physiotherapy instructor, Monica, who treats pediatric flexion contractures by repeatedly casting limbs at their end‑range and...

By The Ready State (Kelly Starrett)
Rory McIlroy’s Breathing for Flow & Peak Performance
VideoApr 23, 2026

Rory McIlroy’s Breathing for Flow & Peak Performance

The video features golfer Rory McIlroy discussing how controlled breathing can restore a calm physiological state and unlock flow for peak performance. McIlroy explains that a heart rate spiking to 135 bpm signals a fight‑or‑flight mode that suppresses creativity. By feeling the...

By Oxygen Advantage (Patrick McKeown)
Loneliness as a Longevity Risk
VideoApr 23, 2026

Loneliness as a Longevity Risk

Gary Brecker, a mortality statistician for insurers, explains that loneliness is a major predictor of reduced lifespan. His research shows that actuarial models can forecast an individual’s remaining years within one to two months, and that loneliness alone can slash...

By Longevity.Technology
The Gross Sign You Are Deep in Autophagy — and Melting Fat Cells
VideoApr 23, 2026

The Gross Sign You Are Deep in Autophagy — and Melting Fat Cells

The video explains how to recognize and enhance autophagy, the body's cellular recycling system, focusing on neurological, metabolic, and physical signs. It details that mental clarity, vivid dreaming, and “hunter mode” perception arise from neuronal autophagy after 14‑16 hour fasts; cold...

By Thomas DeLauer
Sleep Doctor Reveals The Truth About Snoring & the Sleep-Weight Loss Connection | Dr. Michael Breus
VideoApr 23, 2026

Sleep Doctor Reveals The Truth About Snoring & the Sleep-Weight Loss Connection | Dr. Michael Breus

Dr. Michael Breus, a double‑board‑certified sleep specialist, explains the physiology of snoring, the metabolic consequences of poor sleep, and the emerging science of chronotypes that dictate optimal sleep timing. He breaks down where snoring occurs—nasal, oral, or hypopharyngeal passages—and how...

By Shawn Stevenson (Model Health Show)
We Spent $724,637 Testing Rapamycin. What We Found Shocked Us.
VideoApr 22, 2026

We Spent $724,637 Testing Rapamycin. What We Found Shocked Us.

The video details a five‑year, $724,637 crowdfunded clinical trial that tested whether weekly rapamycin, combined with home‑based cycling exercise, could improve muscle performance in adults aged 65‑85. Results were published in the Journal of Cexia Psychopenia and Muscle, and the...

By Dr Brad Stanfield
1 Tbsp Reprograms Fat Cells to Shrink in Minutes (Strong Signal)
VideoApr 22, 2026

1 Tbsp Reprograms Fat Cells to Shrink in Minutes (Strong Signal)

The video explains how acetic acid, the main component of apple cider vinegar (ACV), can activate the body’s energy‑sensor AMPK, potentially reprogramming fat cells to burn rather than store fat. The presenter cites an in‑vitro study where rat liver cells...

By Thomas DeLauer
Taking Sets Past Failure For Better Gains? | Educational Video | Biolayne
VideoApr 22, 2026

Taking Sets Past Failure For Better Gains? | Educational Video | Biolayne

The video dissects a recent calf‑training study that compared traditional full‑range‑of‑motion (ROM) work with partial repetitions performed in the lengthened position, and a hybrid protocol that added lengthened partials after reaching failure. Using a within‑participant design, each subject’s legs followed...

By Biolayne (Layne Norton, PhD)
This Moment Changed Georges St-Pierre’s Life Forever (Why He Stopped Fighting)
VideoApr 22, 2026

This Moment Changed Georges St-Pierre’s Life Forever (Why He Stopped Fighting)

The video centers on Georges St‑Pierre’s decision to retire, revealing a profound psychological shift from ego‑driven ambition to prioritizing family and personal fulfillment. He explains that while he once measured success by public perception, the turning point came when he...

By Thomas DeLauer
Fix The Mineral Gap For Better Sleep And Adrenals | Caroline Alan
VideoApr 22, 2026

Fix The Mineral Gap For Better Sleep And Adrenals | Caroline Alan

The video spotlights mineral deficiency as the hidden driver behind poor sleep, adrenal fatigue, and broader hormonal disruptions, especially for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Caroline Alan recounts her own health collapse—flat‑lined adrenals, chronic inflammation, gum disease, and fragmented sleep—and...

By Cynthia Thurlow
Heal Your Gut and Master Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow
VideoApr 22, 2026

Heal Your Gut and Master Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow

The video features Cynthia Thurlow discussing how menopause‑related hormonal shifts affect the gut microbiome and overall health. She explains that declining estrogen and progesterone alter metabolism, immune response, and nutrient absorption, emphasizing the role of short‑chain fatty acids like butyrate. Lifestyle...

By JJ Virgin
The 'Toxic' Hormone That Just Broke Every Obesity Record
VideoApr 21, 2026

The 'Toxic' Hormone That Just Broke Every Obesity Record

The video examines retatrutide, Eli Lilly’s triple‑hormone receptor agonist that activates GLP‑1, GIP and glucagon. By turning on all three pathways, the drug has shattered obesity‑treatment records, delivering average weight losses of 24‑28% in phase‑3 trials—far exceeding the 15‑20% achieved by...

By Dr Brad Stanfield