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Much of the advice we discuss is about how to improve things right now. But what are the right strategies for ensuring that we’re happy about where we are five or even ten years in the future. How do we ensure, in other words, that we won’t look back at major swaths of our lives with regret? In this episode, Cal discusses three big ideas for playing the long game when it comes to cultivating a deep life. 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo 

Video from today’s episode:  https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia 

Deep Dive: What can you do now to stay content later? [3:30]  

- What habits help you escape complacency? [25:51] 

- How do I know if I need a major change to my life? [31:00] 

- How can I rediscover my drive to live deep with a boring (but stable) job? [36:08] 

- CALL: Avoiding the stress of having a large “to-do” list [41:07] 

CASE STUDY: Designing a deep work t-shirt to be productive [47:22] 

CAL REACTS: Is Social Media a Collective Trap? [56:03] 

Thanks to our Sponsors: 

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

•  Three mainsystems where magnesium matters the most: (1) bone health; (2) nerve transmission; (3) glucose control & insulin metabolism
• “The extent to which magnesium can help in a given area, whether it be bone health…or with respect to metabolism, is largely a function of magnesium deficiency. In other words, the more deficient you are in magnesium, the more you will be helped by supplementing magnesium.” – Dr. Peter Attia
• Ways to measure magnesium:

• Commercially available plasma tests from the lab (least recommended method)
• Urinary test collection – the less magnesium in the urine, the more likely you are to be deficient because it means the kidneys are holding on to magnesium
• Load the patient with magnesium and measure urinary excretion (likely done only in cases of suspected renal failure)

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In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter tackles essential questions about magnesium, beginning with the important roles it plays in the body and why maintaining proper levels is crucial. Peter discusses the harms of magnesium deficiency, how to determine if you're deficient, potential causes of deficiency, and how diet and supplementation can be used to increase magnesium levels. Peter unravels the confusion surrounding magnesium supplementation, discussing the optimal forms and recommended daily intake while addressing concerns about excess consumption. He also explores the potential cognitive and sleep benefits associated with magnesium supplementation. Finally, Peter concludes with a look into his recent experimentation with new exercises to serve as benchmarks to assess his progress and fitness levels as he navigates the aging process.

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We discuss:

• The important roles of magnesium in the body [2:45];
• How to determine if you might be deficient in magnesium [10:15];
• Addressing migraines related to low magnesium [14:45];
• The prevalence of magnesium deficiency [16:30];
• Various conditions and drugs that can negatively impact magnesium levels [21:30];
• Magnesium-rich foods and factors that impact absorption of magnesium [24:30];
• Daily targets for magnesium supplementation and whether it’s possible to take too much [30:15];
• The different forms of supplemental magnesium [34:00];
• How absorption of magnesium from food compares to absorption from supplements [36:15];
• Choosing the right magnesium supplements for optimal absorption [37:15];
• The unique ability of magnesium L-threonate to increase brain magnesium concentration [40:15];
• Potential cognitive benefits of magnesium [43:00];
• Potential sleep benefits of magnesium [48:45];
• Takeaways on magnesium and a look into Peter’s personal protocol [53:15];
• Peter’s new benchmarks related to exercise and age [58:30]; and
• The potential impact of hearing loss on brain health and neurodegeneration [2:04:30]; and
• More.

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