NATURALLY ENHANCING DOPAMINE TO IMPROVE LEARNING • - On a recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, I discussed science supported tools for studying and learning. One of the most powerful tools, it turns out, is to self test soon after being exposed to new material. That led to significant increases in the depth and persistence of learning. - And today on the Huberman Lab podcast, I interviewed an expert on memory. That episode will be out soon. They shared with me something incredible and important. Data from his laboratory show that when people are curious about the answer to a question, it increases activity in the brain areas controlling dopamine release. And that dopamine release allows for better memory of the correct answr as well as better memory of events and information that preceded the answer. - Given that one of the most common questions I get is “how can I increase my dopamine levels?”, I felt this was important information to share. It means that you can leverage your curiosity toward learning anything. More on all of this soon. - In the meantime, stay curious and please put any questions you have in the comments section below this post. - As always, thank you for your interest in science! - @hubermanlab @stanford.med @stanford - #neuroscience #science #ciencia #neurociencia #dopamine #curiosity #learning #neuroplasticity #memory