Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Learning and Memory - Neuroscience News

• Super ager brains have supersize memory cells. The neurons around the brain responsible for memory are significantly larger in super agers than they are in their peers and even in individuals 20 to 30 years younger. These neurons also tend to be free of so-called tau tangles, the webs of proteins that collect inside neurons in the brains of people

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As a result of learning, the brain changes. Neuroplasticity does not tell us how to learn better or what pedagogical techniques work best for effective learning. To do that, you need to go one step further — to cognitive science or psychology. To strengthen recall, it is essential to present complementary visual and linguistic information together ... See more

This episode I explain the mechanisms by which different types of memories are established in our brain and how to leverage the amount and timing of key neurochemicals and hormones, such as adrenaline (aka epinephrine) and cortisol, to improve your learning and memory abilities. I describe multiple science-based protocols to do this, including repe... See more