How to Improve Memory & Focus Using Science Protocols | Dr. Charan Ranganath
Andrew Huberman
30 sept 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Recognize depression's impact on memory in older adults
Older adults with clinical depression can be cognitively more impaired than people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
Leverage selective attention to enhance memory in older adults
In one study, older adults were worse at remembering things they were told to focus on, but just as good as younger people at remembering information they were supposed to ignore.
Use hearing aids to lower Alzheimer's risk
Treating hearing loss with hearing aids has a surprisingly strong effect on preserving cognitive function and has been shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Transfer gut bacteria to understand memory deficits
In a rat study, transferring gut bacteria from animals on a high-sugar diet to healthy animals was sufficient to cause the same memory deficits and hippocampal pathology.
Connect tasks to core values to overcome procrastination
A powerful strategy for overcoming procrastination, especially with ADHD, is to consciously connect mundane tasks to your deeper, core values to generate motivation.
Avoid mindless photography to enhance memory retention
The act of mindlessly taking pictures can impoverish your memory of an event because you offload the task of paying attention to the distinctive details of the experience.
Activate curiosity to enhance learning and memory
Being in a curious state activates dopamine-related brain circuits, which creates a state of plasticity that enhances your ability to learn and remember even unrelated information.
Utilize memory to shape present and future decisions
Memory is not primarily about the past, but about selectively using past experiences to make sense of the present and project into the future.
Cultivate purpose to enhance cognitive reserve and brain aging
Having a sense of purpose is a hugely important, though not fully understood, factor in building cognitive reserve and promoting healthy brain aging.
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