131: Can You Die of Boredom?!

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Longevity Junky

Buck Joffrey & Nikki Leigh

49 episodes

3 months ago

TIME TO GET YOUR FIX! Longevity Junky is a compelling and accessible new podcast that works for all longevity enthusiasts, whether you’re a hardened scholar who craves detailed science or a relative newcomer to this fascinating and quickly evolving world. Dr. Buck Joffrey, MD, is a former neurosurgeon, successful entrepreneur, and self-described health-conscious hedonist. Nikki Leigh is a jet-setting actress influencer with 6M followers and is the OG Longevity Junky. They’re good friends and willing guinea pigs for all longevity-related experiments. From hallucinogens to full body MRIs, micro-dosing Cialis to tech, exercise, and diet to mindfulness, they’re on a voyage of discovery, meeting the best experts in each space, learning and sharing their experiences, and giving listeners actionable tips on how to live a longer, happier life. Let’s face it: reducing our biological age, extending our lifespan, and increasing happiness are pretty universally appealing ideas.

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Health & Fitness

Technology,

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131: Can You Die of Boredom?!

Longevity Junky

53 minutes 13 seconds

7 months ago

131: Can You Die of Boredom?!

Is boredom slowly killing you? Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. James Danckert joins Longevity Junky to break down the science of boredom—what it does to your brain, how it’s linked to depression, addiction, even heart disease, and why your response to boredom could affect your longevity. Plus, why some people shock themselves out of boredom (literally).

Learn more about Dr. James Danckert:

https://www.jamesdanckert.com/about

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