COGNITIVE FUNCTION

This study aimed to find out whether controlling heart rhythm with a procedure or controlling heart rate with medication works better to protect thinking skills in people with persistent atrial fibrillation. Researchers followed 9 patients, using brain scans and memory tests to t…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could help adults who struggle with concentration and 'brain fog.' Nearly 5,000 participants across the US took either an active product or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredients) for several weeks without…

This study aimed to see if certain health and wellness products could improve thinking skills, reduce tiredness, and help with sleep. It involved 500 adults in the US who took either a real product or a placebo (a look-alike with no active ingredients) for several weeks without k…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products could improve memory, focus, and thinking skills. 750 adults in the US took either an active product or a placebo (inactive pill) for several weeks without knowing which they received. Researchers tracked changes in c…

This study compared two common anesthesia drugs (desflurane and sevoflurane) to see which helps older patients wake up faster and think more clearly after non-heart surgery. Researchers measured how quickly 81 patients aged 60+ could open their eyes, follow commands, and achieve …

This study tested whether common health and wellness products sold directly to consumers can improve thinking skills like memory and focus. 500 adults in the US took either a real product or a placebo pill for several weeks without knowing which one they received. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether watching exercise videos before doing the same exercises could help older adults more than just exercising alone. 162 people aged 65 and older were split into three groups: one did regular exercises, one watched videos first and then exercised, and one d…

This study looked at whether people's cultural backgrounds affect how they learn and perform tasks in virtual reality. Researchers observed 43 healthy university students as they completed cognitive tests, motor skill assessments, and played a VR rhythm game over four days. The s…

This study aimed to understand how prediabetes and type 2 diabetes affect older adults' thinking skills, physical abilities, and feelings of tiredness. Researchers compared 94 people aged 60 and over in four groups: healthy individuals, those with prediabetes, and those with cont…

This study aimed to understand how the intensity of a workout changes chemicals in your blood linked to brain health, your speed on a thinking test, and how you feel. Researchers had 12 healthy young adults complete three different types of running sessions: short hard sprints, l…

This study looked at whether taking jackfruit oil extract could change certain body chemicals, brain function, and physical measurements in healthy young boxers. Thirty male boxers aged 18-25 took different doses of the extract or no supplement for 30 days while continuing their …

This study looked at whether nutrients found in eggs could improve visual thinking skills in healthy older adults. Researchers assigned 106 participants aged 50-75 to eat different types of eggs (like regular, omega-3 fortified, or just parts) or no eggs for two weeks. They then …

This study tested whether eating more fruits and vegetables could improve children's thinking skills, mood, and attention. Researchers in Shanghai gave 251 children aged 7-11 a daily breakfast with extra fruits and vegetables for 12 weeks and compared them to a group that did not…

This study aimed to understand how feeling pain might temporarily affect a person's ability to focus and think clearly. Researchers had 12 healthy volunteers play a simple attention game on an iPad, sometimes while experiencing brief, safe pain from a warm probe or cold water. Th…