COGNITIVE FUNCTION

This study tested whether automatic notifications from a Fitbit about activity, sleep, and eating could help adults over 65 improve their thinking and muscle health. About 355 older adults in Japan wore a Fitbit for 6 months and received alerts, while a comparison group got usual…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function (like memory and thinking) in adults. 750 people took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills, fatigue, and sleep over time. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether certain health and wellness products can improve thinking skills like memory and focus. About 500 adults took either the product or a placebo for a period of time. Researchers measured changes in cognitive function using a standard questionnaire. The …

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function, such as thinking and memory, in 500 adults. Participants took either the product or a placebo, and reported changes in their mental sharpness and fatigue over time. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether playing active video games (exergames) is as good as traditional aerobic exercise for improving physical fitness, daily function, and thinking skills in people with Down syndrome. 44 participants with mild to moderate intellectual disability took part…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can help adults think more clearly and feel less brain fog. Nearly 4,800 people took either the product or a placebo for a set time, then reported changes in their focus, fatigue, and sleep. The goal was to see if the…

This study tested whether taking a new dietary supplement for 16 days could improve exercise performance and cognitive function in 40 healthy adults (20 young, ages 18-30, and 20 older, ages 50-65). Participants completed cycling tests, cognitive tasks, and blood draws before and…

This study tested whether a natural supplement called Brain Blossom can improve memory and thinking skills in adults aged 50 to 70. Sixty participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive test scores and self-reported memo…

This study looked at whether watching exercise videos before doing the exercises helps older adults think better, keep their balance, feel less tired, and move more easily. 162 people aged 65 and older took part. Some did regular exercise, some watched exercise videos then exerci…

This study tested whether taking a daily paraxanthine supplement for 6 weeks improves gaming performance, thinking speed, mood, and sleep in healthy adults who are new to gaming. 60 beginners were randomly assigned to get either the supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured g…

This study looked at whether a year of special resistance training (focused on movement speed) could help older adults living in nursing homes. 27 people took part, doing exercises to improve muscle power, strength, and daily function. The goal was to see if this training could s…

This study looked at whether taking a daily supplement called phosphatidylserine can improve gaming performance, thinking speed, sleep, and stress in healthy adults who are new to gaming. 80 beginners were split into groups taking either a placebo, 100 mg, or 200 mg of the supple…

This study tested two common anesthesia drugs, desflurane and sevoflurane, in 81 elderly patients (60+) having non-cardiac surgery. The goal was to see which drug helps patients wake up and recover thinking skills faster after surgery. Researchers measured how quickly patients op…

This study looked at whether jackfruit oil extract can improve hormone levels, brain function, and body measurements in healthy young boxers aged 18-25. Thirty boxers took different doses of jackfruit oil or a placebo for 30 days. Researchers measured changes in saliva hormones, …

This study looked at how short-term pain affects thinking and focus. Healthy adults played an iPad game before, during, and after feeling mild heat or cold pain. The goal was to see if pain changes how quickly and accurately people can play. Results help us understand how pain im…

This study looked at 9 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) to see if different treatments affect thinking skills like memory and attention. Participants were given standard care and took memory tests and brain scans. The goal was to find out…

This study looked at whether a single 25-minute web-based visual training session could improve balance, reaction time, and thinking skills in 30 professional esports players. Participants were randomly assigned to do the eye exercises or nothing. The goal was to see if such trai…

This study looked at 174 healthy but inactive adults over 60 to compare six different programs that combine physical and mental activities. Some programs added thinking tasks to exercise, while others built thinking into movement. The goal was to see which approach best improves …

This study looked at how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes impact memory, physical abilities, and tiredness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers compared 94 older adults with normal blood sugar, prediabetes, or diabetes using tests for thinking, balance, and fatigue. The goal w…

This study looked at whether growing up in different cultures affects how people learn and move in virtual reality. Forty-three healthy university students—some who lived mainly in their home country and others who lived abroad for at least ten years—completed cognitive tests, mo…

This study looked at how a cardiac arrest affects thinking skills and brain activity over the first year. 48 survivors and a healthy group took memory tests and had brain scans. The goal was to see if cognitive function changes and if it relates to quality of life or emotional he…

This study looked at whether different types of attention focus during exercise can improve physical performance and thinking skills in older adults. Researchers divided 60 participants aged 65 and older into groups that focused internally (on their body), externally (on the envi…

This study looked at whether using a standing desk converter for 4 weeks can change how much people sit, stand, and move during work. It also checked if it helps thinking and blood pressure. 50 healthy adults who sit at desks at least 20 hours a week took part. Half used the conv…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities affect brain function and certain chemicals in the blood. Twelve healthy young adults did three types of exercise: short bursts of high-intensity running, longer high-intensity intervals, and steady low-intensity jogging. Re…

This study tested whether nutrients in eggs, like omega-3s and lutein, can improve visual thinking and reaction time in healthy adults aged 50 to 75. Over 100 participants ate different amounts of whole eggs, egg whites, or egg yolks for two weeks, then completed a series of 3D c…

This study looked at whether giving 7-11-year-old children in Shanghai a daily breakfast with fruits and vegetables could improve their thinking, mood, and attention. Over 250 kids took part, eating the extra produce for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive skills,…