The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
Essentials: Understand & Improve Memory Using Science-Based Tools
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu.
Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Memory
(00:00:21) Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias
(00:01:54) Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition
(00:05:00) Sponsor: Eight Sleep
(00:06:18) Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories
(00:11:10) Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory
(00:14:39) Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory
(00:16:56) Sponsor: AG1
(00:18:19) Increase Adrenaline to Enhance Learning & Memory, Chronic Stress
(00:21:56) Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice
(00:24:03) Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis
(00:26:11) Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory
(00:29:37) Sponsor: LMNT
(00:31:09) Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory
(00:34:08) Déjà Vu
(00:36:22) Tool: Brief Meditation Practice to Enhance Memory
(00:38:38) Recap
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