Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools | Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Host of the Huberman Lab Podcast and Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.

The most famous neurological patient, whose hippocampi were removed in 1954 to treat severe epilepsy, resulting in the inability to form new long-term memories.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator whose studies showed wild rodents enjoy running on wheels in a field setting.

Nobel Prize winner who studies memory and is known for being a consistent swimmer, highlighting the link between physical activity and sustained cognitive function.

Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at New York University and incoming Dean of Arts and Science. Leading researcher in learning and memory, author of 'Good Anxiety' and 'Healthy Brain, Happy Life'.

Dr. Huberman's colleague at Stanford who researches mindset and how beliefs impact physiological responses and outcomes.

Neuroscientist involved in a decades-long controversy regarding neurogenesis in adult primates.

Researcher at the Salk Institute whose study injected markers into terminally ill humans, showing evidence of new neurons being born in the hippocampus, even in old age.

Former Dean of Stanford Medical School, known for his early morning jogging routine before running the medical school.

Author of a popular book about habits and a newsletter on the same topic.

Instructor who developed the IntenSati form of exercise, combining physical movement with positive spoken affirmations.

Neuroscientist involved in a decades-long controversy regarding neurogenesis in adult primates.

Stanford researcher known for his work on 'tiny habits'.

Psychologist from the University of Michigan, author of the book 'Chatter', who researches the impact of inner dialogue and affirmations.

A viral talk given by Dr. Suzuki describing her experience using exercise to enhance learning and memory.

A movie about memory loss that introduced the hippocampus to many viewers, especially of Dr. Huberman's generation.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki's recent book on understanding and utilizing anxiety.

An excellent book by Matt Walker on the importance of sleep, mentioned as an example of content available on Blinkist.

A book by Tim Ferriss, mentioned as an example of content available on Blinkist.

A book by Ethan Kross that explores the negative nature of inner dialogue and the use of explicit statements to counter it.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki's previous book focusing on exercise and brain activation for improved cognitive performance.

A book by Nassim Taleb, mentioned as an example of content available on Blinkist.

Mentioned as vital for immediate and long-term health, offered as a year's supply with a special Athletic Greens offer.

A stimulant, where its abuse is noted among students, though Dr. Huberman personally uses it.

A supplement company partnered with Huberman Lab, providing high-quality ingredients and precise dosages, shipping both within the US and internationally.

A ketone released by the liver during exercise that passes the blood-brain barrier and stimulates BDNF release in the brain.

An app that condenses thousands of non-fiction books into 15-minute key takeaways, useful for quickly grasping main points or revisiting favorite books.

A personalized nutrition platform that analyzes blood and DNA data to help individuals understand their bodies and reach health goals, providing nutritional, supplementation, and behavioral recommendations.

A platform offering millions of freely accessible videos, including guided meditations and workouts, serving as a valuable resource for self-improvement.

An all-in-one vitamin, mineral, probiotic drink that Dr. Huberman has been taking since 2012, covering foundational nutritional needs and supporting gut and immune health.

A brain structure important for processing emotional situations, particularly threatening ones, which enhances hippocampal function for memory encoding.

Medical imaging technology used to examine H.M.'s brain later in his life, revealing that part of his posterior hippocampus was intact.

A practice involving exposure to cold water, which Dr. Suzuki incorporates into her morning routine via a cold shower, leading to increased alertness and mood.

Used to describe an inactive person, clarifying that even inactive individuals have the capacity to grow new brain cells with exercise.

A neurodegenerative disease causing memory loss, which Dr. Suzuki's father experienced, motivating her research into exercise's protective effects on the brain.

A brain structure shaped like a seahorse, crucial for forming new long-term memories for facts and events, and involved in imagination and associating information.

A form of exercise developed by Patricia Moreno that combines physical movements with positive spoken affirmations.

A cognitive task dependent on focusing attention on specific letters, showing improved performance in older populations after exercise.

A video workout platform with thousands of different workouts that Dr. Suzuki uses for her daily cardio routine.

A cognitive test used to measure prefrontal function, requiring participants to shift and focus attention, where performance improved after acute exercise sessions.

Country where a longitudinal study was conducted on women, tracking their fitness levels in their 40s and cognitive function in their 80s.

City where Dr. Suzuki lived when she experienced a home invasion, creating a one-trial fear memory associated with a specific location.

A prescription stimulant medication, often used off-label by college students to enhance attention and focus.

A prescription medication used to treat sleep disorders, also used off-label by college students for cognitive enhancement.

A prescription stimulant medication, often used off-label by college students to enhance attention and focus.

Government agency that funds biomedical research; Dr. Suzuki mentioned writing a grant for them during her tenure track.

Research institution where Rusty Gage conducted his groundbreaking study on neurogenesis in adult human brains.

Academic institution where Ethan Kross, author of 'Chatter', is a psychologist.

Academic institution where Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a professor and incoming Dean of Arts and Science.

Research published in 2000 demonstrating that cold stimulus leads to a steady increase in circulating dopamine, lasting for four to five hours.