In this episode we conclude our conversation with UCLA professor and Neuroscientist Dr Gina Poe. You can find part 1 here. This episode focuses on memory, education, PTSD, and more.

You can learn more about Dr Gina Poe by visiting her UCLA faculy page and her research here.

Show notes and links:

Sleep in memory consolidation, a review.

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Does depriving sleep after traumatic event help prevent the bad memories from embedding long term? There is little human research, but the hypothesis is that the early onset of REM sleep may be responsible for the consolidation of post traumatic memories.

Sometimes memory consolidation after a stressful event can trigger post traumatic growth.

A fascinating article from Harvard looking at all aspects of sleep and learning.

Sleep deprivation makes you a pretty bad gambler.

Dr Poe’s Suggestions for better sleep:

-Daytime exercise

-Shower at night

-Avoid strong blue light in evening.

-Worry less.

Napping can help improve learning.

Article discussing how to enhance Slow Wave (Deep) Sleep.

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