Audio | Millennials With Memory Problems: 5 Reasons You Can’t Remember + What You Can Do About It
A new audio feature highlights a growing concern: millennials are experiencing noticeable memory lapses. The piece outlines five primary causes—sleep deprivation, chronic stress, multitasking, poor nutrition, and sedentary habits—and offers practical steps to mitigate each. It draws on recent neuroscience studies linking lifestyle factors to hippocampal health. The guidance is aimed at helping listeners protect cognitive performance in both personal and professional settings.
A Neuroscience Protocol to Strengthen Memory and Accelerate Learning
A new neuroscience‑based protocol outlines how the timing of study sessions and sleep can dramatically boost memory retention. The guide emphasizes aligning learning with optimal brain states, leveraging sleep‑dependent consolidation, and incorporating movement and nutrition cues. It is positioned for...
An Overlooked Aspect of Memory: Gut Microbes
The post spotlights emerging research that links the gut microbiome to memory performance, noting that the gut‑brain axis can directly affect cognitive function. It references a study where transplanting healthy mouse gut microbes into older mice restored their memory abilities....
Audio | An Overlooked Aspect of Memory: Gut Microbes
Dr. Julie Fratantoni’s latest Better Brain episode explores the growing evidence that gut microbes play a critical role in memory formation and retention. The discussion highlights recent animal and human studies showing how microbial metabolites influence hippocampal activity and neuroinflammation....
Top 3 Foods That Support Memory
Annie Fenn, MD, reviewed the scientific literature and identified three foods—blueberries, walnuts, and fatty fish—as the most potent memory enhancers. She highlights the high concentrations of antioxidants, polyphenols, and omega‑3 fatty acids that protect the hippocampus and improve synaptic function....
What Parents Should Know About Social Media and Your Child's Brain
Mark Zuckerberg testified in a high‑profile trial about social media’s impact on children, prompting renewed focus on digital addiction. A recent interview with a neuroscience writer explains that scrolling operates like a habit loop—cue, behavior, reward—driven by unpredictable reinforcement. This...