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Essentials: Tools to Boost Attention & Memory | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
40 minutes Posted Jan 15, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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. Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/7gTmlIR Join the Huberman Lab Neural Network Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps
Wendy Suzuki
What Makes Moments Memorable?
Memory & Hippocampus, Imagination
Sponsor: BetterHelp
One-Trial Learning, Fear
Exercise Effects on Focus, Attention & Memory
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) & Exercise
Sponsor: AG1
Tools: Cardiovascular Exercise; 10-Minute Walk & Mood
How Exercise Increases BDNF
Adults, Neuron Growth, Hippocampus
Exercise Effects on Memory, Tool: Morning Exercise
Exercise & Long-term Effects on Cognition, Older Adults
Minimum Exercise For Cognitive Benefits (Adults, 30s-50s)
Sponsor: Eight Sleep
Increase Exercise For Greater Cognitive Benefits
Affirmations, Exercise, Mood, IntenSati
Meditation & Benefits, Tool: Brief Meditation
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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. Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/7gTmlIR Join the Huberman Lab Neural Network Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Wendy Suzuki (00:00:21) What Makes Moments Memorable? (00:02:24) Memory & Hippocampus, Imagination (00:05:35) Sponsor: BetterHelp (00:06:37) One-Trial Learning, Fear (00:08:10) Exercise Effects on Focus, Attention & Memory (00:12:31) Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) & Exercise (00:15:10) Sponsor: AG1 (00:16:55) Tools: Cardiovascular Exercise; 10-Minute Walk & Mood (00:18:43) How Exercise Increases BDNF (00:20:47) Adults, Neuron Growth, Hippocampus (00:22:51) Exercise Effects on Memory, Tool: Morning Exercise (00:26:08) Exercise & Long-term Effects on Cognition, Older Adults (00:27:56) Minimum Exercise For Cognitive Benefits (Adults, 30s-50s) (00:32:03) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:33:22) Increase Exercise For Greater Cognitive Benefits (00:35:30) Affirmations, Exercise, Mood, IntenSati (00:37:37) Meditation & Benefits, Tool: Brief Meditation (00:39:32) Tools to Improve Attention Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY:Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here:👇https://goo.su/VOTEbVerified Science Resources.