Episode notes
Hosted by Gil Solano, this episode of The CortiCare Podcast welcomes neuroscientist Dr. Marcelo Diaz-Bustamante for an enlightening discussion on memory—how it works, where it lives in the brain, and why we remember (or forget) the things we do.
Together, they cover:
🔹 How memory involves multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus, cortex, amygdala, basal ganglia, and cerebellum
🔹 The difference between short-term and long-term memory, with real-life patient examples
🔹 The role of synaptic plasticity, LTP, and LTD in encoding and erasing memories
🔹 How sleep, environment, and experiences shape memory consolidation
🔹 Practical ways to support memory and cognitive health through diet, exercise, meditation, and anti-inflammatory foods
The takeaway is clear: memory is a complex, dyna ...
Keywords
Keywords: Memory, neuroscience, hippocampus, synaptic communication, long-term potentiation (LTP), long-term depression (LTD), brain plasticity, short-term memory, long-term memory, amygdala, basal ganglia, cerebellum, Connectome Project, memory cons