Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and concentration

Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by hackerlight on Friday January 13, 2023 @04:24AM (#34365605)

Acute stress just after an event drives memory formation. That's why you'll always remember bad events. Chronic stress dulls this. You can induce acute stress with cold exposure to improve memory formation.

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Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by michaelcampbell on Friday January 13, 2023 @09:22AM (#34368097)

I've read that in olden times, people would teach kids (or have them watch) a memorable event, and immediately throw them into water. Just for this reason.

Only read it once, (or heard it; maybe from Huberman?), so no idea if it's true or not.

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Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by fancybouncy on Friday January 13, 2023 @09:39AM (#34368298)

i remember reading something similar, but it was a huge slap rather than water (seems too much to throw people in water back when colds were lethal)

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Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by trafnar on Friday January 13, 2023 @09:57AM (#34368561)

Can being thrown in water cause a cold?

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Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by fancybouncy on Saturday January 14, 2023 @03:47PM (#34384031)

if it's full winter before heating was highly available, i'd guess so

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Re:Memory loss: Expert advice for improving memory and conce... by hackerlight on Saturday January 14, 2023 @08:21PM (#34385821)

A cold is a virus, so not directly at least.

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