Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of exercise, dietary strategies, and compounds to enhance the rate and stability of mental and/or physical skill development. We also discuss science-based tools to preserve cognitive function, reduce dementia risk, and offset loss of memory after a concussion or other brain injury. This episode provides practical, science-based tools for learning new information and skills and for improving your overall ability to learn. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps

Tommy Wood

Neuroplasticity; Neurogenesis; Synaptic Pruning

Aging & Neuroplasticity; Familiar vs Novel Tasks

Protocols Book; Sponsor: David

Aging, Training & Processing Speed

Enhancing Neuroplasticity with Age, Tool: Motor & Cognitive Challenge

Learning New Skills, Dance, Sports, Arts; Psychological Benefits of Challenge

Flow, Clutch States; Virtuosity

Power of Practice

Sponsor: AG1

Tools for Focused Work & Learning; Distractions

Nutrition for Brain Health, Dementia; Critical Nutrients

Nutrient Timing, Supplementation; Omega-3s, Tool: Blood Tests

Sponsor: Function

Enhancing Brain Health, Nutrition & Supplements

GLP-1s, Peptides, Supplements & Evaluating Efficacy

Stimulants: Feeling vs Performance

Exercise & Enhancing Cognitive Function, Tool: Optimize Exercise Volume

Long-Term Cognitive Health & Exercise, HIIT

Sponsor: Rorra

Cortisol Benefits, Acute vs Chronic Stress

Resistance & Aerobic Exercise, Brain Gray & White Matter, Cognitive Health

Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors

Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk; Tool: Avoid Illness for Cognitive Health

Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Creatine

Treating TBI, Supplements, Physical Therapy

Strongman Competition