COGNITIVE CHANGE

This study tested whether a daily fermented soy powder could improve immune system function and cognitive skills in older adults. 62 participants aged 65 and over took the soy product or a placebo for four months. Researchers measured changes in immune markers, response to the se…

This study tested whether eating one avocado and one cup of mango daily for 8 weeks could improve blood vessel health and brain function in 82 adults with prediabetes. Researchers compared this diet to a control diet with similar calories but different nutrients. They measured bl…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electric stimulation to the brain could help people with a history of traumatic brain injury who struggle to find words. Five civilian participants received either real or fake stimulation over 10 sessions to see if it improved the…

This study tested whether a daily herbal supplement containing ginkgo biloba could help reduce feelings of stress and improve mental performance. It involved 60 adults aged 50 to 70 who were experiencing moderate stress. Participants took either a low or high dose of the suppleme…

This study tested whether taking a freeze-dried form of royal jelly, a substance made by bees, for four weeks could improve thinking skills and reduce inflammation in healthy older adults. Researchers enrolled 120 people aged 55 to 70 without a dementia diagnosis. Participants we…

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive electric stimulation to a specific part of the brain could help people with a history of traumatic brain injury who have trouble finding words. Fourteen civilian participants received either real or fake (sham) stimulation over ten…

This study tested whether a new extended-release caffeine pill works better than regular caffeine after a bad night's sleep. Researchers compared how 36 healthy adults felt after taking each type, measuring their alertness, mood, and side effects like jitters over several hours. …

This study tested whether a daily NAD+ supplement could improve thinking skills or change certain health markers in the blood. It involved 53 healthy women aged 40-80 who took either the supplement or a placebo pill for four weeks. Researchers measured participants' memory and th…

This study tested whether a specific infant formula could improve early brain development compared to a standard formula or breastfeeding. Researchers followed 240 healthy newborns for one year, measuring their thinking skills, growth, and general health. The goal was to see if t…

This study aimed to collect baseline information on normal brain function from healthy adults aged 50 and older. Researchers used a digital cognitive testing tool called BrainCheck to measure memory, attention, and other thinking skills in 1300 participants. The goal was to creat…

This study aimed to see if eating one serving of beef daily for 30 days could improve visual thinking and tracking skills in healthy young women. Researchers compared the beef group to a group eating an equivalent amount of plant-based protein. They measured performance on a comp…