Huberman Lab Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
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Jan 15, 2026 
Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a renowned neuroscientist and professor at NYU, dives into the fascinating world of brain health and cognitive performance. She reveals how exercise significantly boosts focus, mood, and memory by enhancing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Discover the magic of a simple 10-minute walk for uplifting your spirits and the powerful combination of affirmations and physical activity. Suzuki also shares insights on the cognitive benefits of meditation and sleep, providing practical tools for improved attention and memory.
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What Makes Moments Memorable
- Four factors make experiences memorable: novelty, repetition, association, and emotional resonance.
- The amygdala boosts hippocampal encoding for emotionally salient events.
Hippocampus Powers Memory And Imagination
- The hippocampus organizes associations for past, present, and imagined future events.
- Damage eliminates ability to form new memories and to imagine novel scenarios.
Exercise Sparked A Research Revelation
- Wendy switched from workaholic to regular exercise and noticed better focus and smoother grant writing.
- That personal change sparked her research into exercise effects on attention and memory.