The Prince of Medicine
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3 episodes#2553 - Andrew Huberman
Andrew Huberman recommends The Prince of Medicine to Joe Rogan during a discussion about the history of medicine. He describes it as dense but great, covering the ancient physician Galen who performed surgeries publicly on gladiators and pigs because operating on human bodies was illegal, and says it illustrates how prehistoric medicine still was and how far it has advanced in the last 50 to 100 years.
Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted
Andrew Huberman briefly cites The Prince of Medicine, about Galen, as an example of a challenging but enriching read for those interested in the history of medicine. The mention arises in the context of arguing that intellectual engagement is linked to brain health and reduced dementia risk. No author is named.
Andrew Huberman: My Exact Routine To Optimize Brain & Body, I Do All Of These Every Day!
Andrew Huberman briefly recommends "The Prince of Medicine," about Galen, as an example of an enriching "hard book" for those interested in the history of medicine. The recommendation arises during a discussion of how reading and staying mentally active supports brain health and may offset dementia.
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