COGNITION

This study tested whether painting roofs with a special reflective coating could help keep homes cooler in Niue, a Pacific island nation facing record heat. Researchers compared health and home environment data from 288 adults living in houses with either the new cool roof coatin…

This study tested whether eating walnuts daily could help improve memory and other symptoms in people with Long-COVID. Researchers at UCLA enrolled 31 adults over 40 who had Long-COVID symptoms like brain fog and fatigue for more than 12 weeks. Half the participants added two oun…

This Yale University study tested whether an 8-week program of computer brain games could help reduce depression and improve thinking skills and quality of life. The study involved 36 people with major illnesses, specifically cancer survivors and patients with end-stage kidney di…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether taking an ETAS® supplement for 12 weeks could help with memory, mood, and inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-80 who were experiencing mild to moderate 'brain fog' or forgetfulness. Forty-five participants were randomly assigned…

This study tested a special exercise program designed to help people who have had a stroke. It combined two types of training: one to improve balance by simulating trips and slips, and another to practice walking while doing a mental task. The goal was to see if this combined app…

This study tested if a short, intense course of non-invasive brain stimulation could improve mental performance and help people bounce back from stress. Thirty-eight healthy adults received up to ten magnetic stimulation treatments per day for five days. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested whether tyrosol, a compound found in olive oil, and the common supplement creatine could improve exercise performance. Over four weeks, 50 healthy, active adults took either tyrosol, creatine, both, or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in strength, enduran…

This study tested whether a daily children's multivitamin with omega-3s could improve thinking skills like focus, memory, and learning. For 49 days, 120 healthy children aged 4-17 took either the supplement or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredients). Researchers used …

This study compared two training methods designed to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their ability to walk and balance while also thinking or doing another task. Thirty participants with mild to moderate Parkinson's performed exercises that combined physical and ment…

This study tested whether eating a special bread fortified with prebiotic fiber for 12 weeks could improve memory, mood, and reduce body inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-75 who had mild concerns about their thinking. Fifty-five participants were randomly assigned to eat eit…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether combining video game-based exercise (exergaming) with traditional strength training could help improve frailty in nursing home residents. It involved 30 participants who were already showing signs of frailty. The goal was to see if…

This study aimed to understand how two common sedation drugs affect short-term memory and thinking in adults 65 and older after a colonoscopy. Researchers observed 164 patients, comparing the effects of propofol versus dexmedetomidine. They tested cognitive function before the pr…

This study looked at how one session of high-intensity interval training affects heart and brain function in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers compared 30 people with spinal cord injuries to 30 non-injured people during exercise sessions. They measured blood pressure,…

This study is checking on children years after their mothers took part in a trial of a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to see if that early nutrition affects the children's growth, weight, thinking skills, metabolism, and overall health. Th…

This study looked at how breathing cleaner air might change the way exercise affects your brain. Researchers tested 93 healthy young adults who did not regularly exercise. They compared different workout intensities in rooms with and without air purifiers to see impacts on thinki…

This study looked at how two different doses of a ketone supplement drink affect blood flow to the brain and thinking skills in healthy young adults. Researchers measured brain blood flow, took blood samples, and tested memory after participants drank the supplement. The goal was…

This online study aimed to understand if spending time in natural environments like parks or near water benefits mood, sleep, and thinking skills. Researchers surveyed 97 people, including some with Parkinson's disease and some without, about their nature exposure and well-being.…

This study explored whether a single session of exercise could improve how the brain responds to insulin in middle-aged and older adults. Researchers enrolled 16 participants aged 40-80 who were overweight and not regularly active. They measured brain blood flow and cognitive fun…

This study tested whether a supplement made from aronia berries could improve brain health in older adults at risk for memory problems. Researchers gave 30 participants either the berry extract or a placebo to see if it increased blood flow and insulin sensitivity in the brain. T…

This study aimed to see if taking a specific 20-ingredient multivitamin daily for three months could improve markers of health, wellbeing, and cognitive function in healthy adults. It involved 37 healthy volunteers who were randomly assigned to take either the multivitamin or a p…

This small, completed pilot study explored whether taking a daily fiber supplement for 12 weeks could improve memory, mood, and gut bacteria in healthy adults aged 60-75. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to receive either the fiber blend or a placebo powder. The main goa…