COGNITION

This study tested whether painting metal roofs with a special reflective coating (cool roofs) can lower indoor temperatures and improve health in Niue. 288 adults living in single-story homes with metal roofs took part. Researchers measured heart rate, blood sugar, depression, an…

This study tested a digital neurotherapy (brain-training) program in 36 adults who were either cancer survivors or on dialysis for kidney failure. The goal was to see if the program could help with depression, thinking skills, and quality of life. Participants completed surveys a…

This study tested a fast, non-invasive brain stimulation method called TMS in 38 healthy adults to see if it could improve thinking skills like attention and memory, and help people bounce back from stress. Participants received different doses of the stimulation and completed co…

This study tested whether eating prebiotic-fortified bakery products (like bread and snacks) for several weeks could improve memory, mood, and reduce inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-75 who had mild memory complaints. Fifty-five participants were randomly assigned to eat ei…

This study tested whether taking a daily multivitamin called Vitals+ for 3 months improves thinking, mood, and overall health in healthy adults. 37 volunteers took either the multivitamin or a placebo and completed tests on memory, attention, and wellbeing. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether practicing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) can help people with Parkinson's disease. 30 participants did dual task training with either fixed or changing priorities. The goal was to see if this training improves balance, walking, and th…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given before an afternoon nap, can improve sleep patterns linked to memory and thinking. Twelve healthy adults aged 60 and older took part. They received either real or fake tDCS, then nappe…

This pilot study tested whether taking ETAS® daily for 12 weeks could improve thinking, mood, and inflammation in healthy adults aged 60 to 80 who had mild memory complaints. Researchers measured cognitive function and blood markers of inflammation. The goal was to see if this su…

This pilot study tested whether combining fun video game exercises (exergaming) with resistance training could help reduce frailty in 30 nursing home residents. Participants did the combined program for several weeks, and researchers measured changes in muscle mass, strength, mob…

This study tested whether eating 2 ounces of walnuts every day for 12 weeks could improve memory and thinking problems in adults over 40 with Long-COVID. 31 people with ongoing brain fog, fatigue, or mood issues took part. The goal was to see if walnuts, which are rich in healthy…

This study tested whether adding thinking tasks (dual-task training) to balance exercises helps stroke survivors improve their balance and thinking skills. 33 adults who had a stroke and had trouble with balance and memory took part. They did 40-minute sessions, 3 times a week fo…

This study tested whether a daily multivitamin and omega-3 supplement can improve thinking skills in children ages 4 to 17. Over 49 days, 120 kids took either the supplement or a placebo and completed computer-based thinking tests. The goal was to see if the supplement group show…

This study looked at whether taking aronia berry extract can improve brain blood flow and insulin sensitivity in adults aged 55-75 who are overweight and at risk for memory problems. Thirty participants took either the berry extract or a placebo for a period, then switched. The g…

This study looked at 164 adults aged 65 and older who had a colonoscopy with sedation. Researchers wanted to see if frailty and the type of sedative used (propofol or dexmedetomidine) affected thinking and memory after the procedure. Participants took a simple mental test before …

This study looked at whether spending time in nature improves mood and thinking for people with and without Parkinson's disease. About 97 adults aged 40 and older completed online surveys about their connection to nature, mood, sleep, and quality of life. The goal was to understa…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…

This study looked at how one session of high-intensity interval training (short, intense bursts of exercise) affects heart and brain function in 30 people with spinal cord injury compared to those without injury. The goal was to see if this type of exercise could improve blood pr…

This study looked at how one session of exercise affects the brain's ability to respond to insulin in adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or obese. Researchers measured brain blood flow and thinking skills before and after exercise. The goal is to understand how exercise migh…

This study looked at how air pollution and different types of exercise affect thinking skills in healthy young adults. 93 people aged 20-30 who did not exercise regularly were split into groups doing high-intensity interval training, moderate aerobic exercise, or stretching, with…

This study looked at whether a natural compound called tyrosol, found in olive oil, can improve endurance, strength, and fatigue resistance in healthy adults. It also tested if taking tyrosol together with creatine works better than either alone. Fifty active adults aged 18-50 to…

This study looked at whether eating plant-based fibers (prebiotics) for a while can improve memory, attention, mood, and gut health in healthy adults aged 60 to 75. Fifty participants took either a fiber supplement or a placebo, and researchers measured their thinking skills, anx…

This study looked at how different doses of a ketone supplement affect blood flow to the brain and thinking skills in 20 healthy young adults. Participants drank either a high or low dose of the supplement, and researchers measured brain blood flow and memory. The goal was to lea…