Huberman Lab Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention
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Jan 29, 2024 Explore the fascinating world of working memory and its crucial role in learning and productivity. Discover how dopamine influences cognitive function and the unique differences between working, short, and long-term memory. Learn practical tools to enhance memory and attention, including behavioral techniques and supplements. Engage in tests to assess your working memory capacity and understand the relationship between dopamine levels and memory performance. Delve into innovative methods like binaural beats to boost cognitive abilities!
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Working Memory vs. Neuroplasticity
- Neuroplasticity is key for short and long-term memory formation, involving changes in neural connections.
- Working memory uses an algorithm and discards information, unlike other memory types.
Working Memory Test
- Test your working memory to understand your baseline capacity.
- This helps determine appropriate strategies for improvement.
Dopamine's Role
- Working memory capacity correlates with dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex.
- Higher dopamine often means better working memory, but not always.
