In this episode, my guest is Dr. Charan Ranganath, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, and a world expert on the neuroscience of memory. We discuss how memory works, what causes diseases of dementia like Alzheimer’s, and science-based strategies to reduce age-related cognitive decline. We also cover the essential role of curiosity and the dopamine-curiosity link that can assist memory formation and neuroplasticity.We then discuss challenges with attention and focus, and how to overcome them, as well as how to manage task-switching and create home and work environments more conducive to cognitive health and longevity. Additionally, we explore the emotional aspect of memories, tools for overcoming rumination, and strategies for reframing past negative experiences.This episode will be of interest to anyone seeking to improve and maintain their cognitive health, focus, and memory across their lifespan, as well as for those struggling with ADHD.Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com.Thank you to our sponsorsAG1: https://drinkag1.com/hubermanDavid Protein: https://davidprotein.com/hubermanLevels: https://levels.link/hubermanWaking Up: https://wakingup.com/hubermanFunction: https://functionhealth.com/hubermanTimestamps00:00:00 Dr. Charan Ranganath00:02:06 Sponsors: David, Levels & Waking Up00:06:48 Memory: Past, Present & Future; Sleep00:13:23 Self, Memory & Age, Neuroplasticity00:18:50 Tool: Curiosity & Dopamine00:26:55 Dopamine, Forward Movement00:33:09 Sponsor: AG100:34:22 Dopamine, Learning; Curiosity & Appraisal00:40:31 Memory, Hippocampus00:43:34 Prefrontal Cortex & Memory, Aging00:50:07 Aging, Prefrontal Cortex & Memory; Depression, Rumination00:58:53 Sponsor: Function01:00:40 Tool: Lifestyle Factors, Minimizing Age-Related Cognitive Decline01:09:39 Exercise, Brain Function; ADHD01:17:26 Sense of Purpose, Tool: Values, Goals, Navigating ADHD01:23:31 Forgetting, Intention vs. Attention01:30:10 Tool: Smartphones, Task-Switching, Forgetfulness01:36:36 Tool: Pictures, Memories, Intention01:45:46 Deep Focus, Dopamine01:49:36 Hearing, Vision, Oral Hygiene, Inflammation, Brain Health, Alzheimer’s01:59:51 Déjà Vu02:09:00 Serotonin, Reframing Memories, Trauma02:19:05 Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity, Perspective, Group Therapy02:27:53 Rumination, Trauma, Nostalgia, Narrative02:30:30 Music, Pavlov’s Dogz Band02:36:27 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network NewsletterDisclaimer & DisclosuresLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
