Enhancing Brain Health and Mental Acuity

Explore the intricacies of brain health and cognitive function in this illuminating conversation featuring Dr. Mark D'Esposito, a distinguished professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Delve into the neural mechanisms underlying cognition and memory, understanding how these networks interact and the types of memory essential for focus, productivity, and learning. Discover the crucial role of dopamine in working memory and gain insights into the effects of traumatic brain injury, concussion, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease on brain function. Learn actionable strategies to enhance cognitive abilities and memory, presented as part of the Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit Series by The Aspen Institute. This hour-long discussion, moderated by Pam Belluck, a health and science writer for the New York Times, offers valuable knowledge for anyone interested in optimizing brain health and mental acuity.