COGNITIVE CHANGE

This study looked at whether eating avocado or mango every day for 8 weeks could help blood vessels work better and improve thinking in people with pre-diabetes. 82 adults with pre-diabetes and slightly high blood pressure took part. Researchers measured blood vessel stiffness, b…

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create a healthier home environment for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families p…

This study compared two types of caffeine—extended-release and immediate-release—in 36 healthy adults after they slept less than 5 hours. Researchers measured mood, alertness, and side effects like jitters and anxiety over 7 hours. The goal was to see if the extended-release vers…

This study tested whether a gentle, low-level electric stimulation to a specific part of the brain (the pre-supplementary motor area) could help people with a past traumatic brain injury recall words more easily. Fourteen adults with word-finding difficulties that started after t…

This study looked at whether taking royal jelly (a substance made by bees) for 4 weeks can improve memory and thinking in healthy adults aged 55 to 70. Researchers measured changes in cognitive test scores and blood markers of inflammation. The goal was to see if this natural sup…

This study tested whether a gentle electric current applied to a memory-related brain area can improve word-finding in civilians who had a traumatic brain injury at least a year ago. Five adults with ongoing word retrieval problems received both real and fake stimulation in a con…

This study looked at whether a supplement called Virtiva Plus (with ginkgo biloba) can help reduce stress and improve thinking in adults aged 50 to 70 who feel stressed. Sixty participants took either a low or high dose daily for 5 weeks. Researchers measured anxiety, mood, memor…

This study looked at whether a fermented soy powder called Q CAN PLUS could improve thinking, immune function, and the body's response to the flu vaccine in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood markers and cognitive tests over 16 weeks. The goal…

This pilot study tested whether a daily NAD+ supplement can improve thinking skills and reduce inflammation in healthy women aged 40 to 80. Over 4 weeks, 53 participants took either NAD+ or a placebo and completed computer-based thinking tests and blood draws. The goal was to see…

This study looked at whether eating beef every day for 30 days could improve thinking and visual skills in healthy young women aged 18-40. A total of 80 women were split into two groups: one ate beef, the other ate a plant-based protein with the same nutrients. The main goal was …

This study looked at whether a working memory training program is practical and acceptable for people aging with HIV. Researchers enrolled 100 adults aged 50-85, both with and without HIV, to complete cognitive exercises and questionnaires. The goal was to see if participants wou…

This study looked at whether a new infant formula containing HMO, DHA, and ARA can improve cognitive development in newborns. 240 healthy full-term infants were randomly assigned to receive the test formula, a standard formula, or breast milk for 12 months. The main goal was to c…

This study collected thinking and memory test results from 1,300 healthy adults aged 50 and older. The goal was to create a standard reference of what normal cognitive function looks like in this age group. Researchers also checked whether the test scores were consistent when rep…

This study tested whether a headband that reads brain signals and applies mild electrical pulses to the ear can help healthy adults stay focused and avoid motion sickness in virtual reality. 45 volunteers completed attention and VR tasks while wearing the device. Researchers comp…

This study looked at whether breathing extra oxygen (hyperbaric oxygen) helps healthy people do multiple tasks at once. Twenty-four healthy adults with at least 12 years of education completed tests of attention and motor skills. The goal was to see if more oxygen to the brain im…