Memory Is Who We Are | Sue Halpern

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

What makes our memories so important to who we are? On this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager speaks with author and researcher Sue Halpern about the science of memory, why we forget things, and what researchers are learning about Alzheimer's disease. Halpern, author of Can't Remember What I Forgot: The Good News from the Front Lines of Memory Research, explains how scientists are gaining new insights into the disease and exploring potential treatments that could one day slow its progression.

Dennis also discusses his own lifelong struggle to remember people's names, while Halpern explains the connection between attention and memory and why stress can make forgetfulness worse. The conversation explores common memory problems, the effects of aging, and the potential impact of exercise on brain health. Listeners also call in with questions about memory loss, brain injuries, and other factors that may affect how the brain functions.

From the personal significance of our memories to the scientific effort to understand and preserve them, this episode explores what memory reveals about the human mind and the promising possibilities emerging from memory research.

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