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Everyday Habits That Make You Smarter: How To Master Memory, Focus & Learning | Dr. Gina Poe PT 2

Jun 23, 2023
Dr. Gina Poe, Director of UCLA's Sleep & Memory Lab, shares her expertise on the critical role of sleep in memory and learning. She discusses how poor sleep affects focus and cognitive function, emphasizing the importance of REM sleep. The conversation also covers PTSD and the impact of emotional memory, including techniques to enhance memory retention. Dr. Poe introduces practical strategies for improving sleep quality, such as developing a calming bedtime routine and reshaping your understanding of rest, unlocking your cognitive potential.
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Quick takeaways

  • Quality sleep is crucial for memory and focus improvement.
  • Utilize biofeedback and AI for stress management and relaxation techniques.

Deep dives

Rewiring the Brain in Drug Addiction and PTSD

The research emphasizes the need to use sleep to rewire the brain in conditions like drug addiction and PTSD. Drugs significantly remodel the brain negatively, impacting behaviors. Sleep could potentially be utilized to relearn adaptive patterns and restore brain processes, countering stress-induced negative remodeling.

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