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LIVE EVENT Q&A: Dr. Andrew Huberman at the Moore Theatre in Seattle

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How to Improve Your Memory?

To improve memory and remember things, you need to spike adrenaline after acquiring the information. It is not about getting excited and focused beforehand. Studies show that the spike of adrenaline needs to occur after learning. This is supported by the concept of one trial learning, where traumatic events are remembered because adrenaline is released after the experience. Therefore, if you want to remember information, you should aim to get your brain and body into a high autonomic arousal state by deploying adrenaline immediately after learning. The use of excessive stimulants is not recommended, but a spike of adrenaline is crucial for effective memory formation.

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