Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Wendy Suzuki, PhD, a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University.
We discuss simple, daily habits to improve focus, memory and overall cognitive performance. Dr. Suzuki explains how exercise directly enhances brain function—both the immediate benefits of a single workout and long-term support for cognitive health. We also discuss how meditation, verbal affirmations, sleep and other behavioral practices positively influence mood and stress regulation.
Articles
- LOSS OF RECENT MEMORY AFTER BILATERAL HIPPOCAMPAL LESIONS (Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry)
- Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus (Nature Medicine)
- Midlife cardiovascular fitness and dementia (Neurology)
- Acute Exercise Improves Prefrontal Cortex but not Hippocampal Function in Healthy Adults (Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society)
- The Effects of Acute Exercise on Mood, Cognition, Neurophysiology, and Neurochemical Pathways: A Review (Brain Plasticity)
- Brief, daily meditation enhances attention, memory, mood, and emotional regulation in non-experienced meditators (Behavioural Brain Research)
Other Resources
People Mentioned
- Rusty Gage: professor of genetics, Salk Institute
- Patricia Moreno: fitness & mindfulness instructor
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Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools
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