Huberman Lab Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools
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May 23, 2022 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a leading professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU, dives into the fascinating world of memory and cognition. She shares the transformative benefits of cardiovascular exercise and weight training on brain health, emphasizing their impact on neurogenesis and memory enhancement. Explore practical tools like meditation, cold exposure, and sleep that can boost cognitive function. Dr. Suzuki highlights how simple daily habits can lead to significant improvements in attention and overall mental well-being.
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Memory Formation
- Four factors make things memorable: novelty, repetition, association, and emotional resonance.
- Emotional resonance involves the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain structures for processing emotions and forming long-term memories.
Hippocampus and Memory
- The hippocampus is essential for forming long-term memories of facts and events, as evidenced by the case of patient H.M.
- It also plays a crucial role in imagination and associating information together, not just for the past, but also for the present and future.
One-Trial Fear Memory
- Wendy Suzuki shares a personal story of her apartment being burglarized.
- This one-trial learning experience created a lasting fear memory associated with the location.
