COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

This study tests whether a blackcurrant-based drink called Ārepa can help thinking and mood when oxygen is low, like at high altitude. Twenty-seven healthy men aged 18-35 will take the drink or a placebo in a simulated high-altitude room. Researchers will measure memory, attentio…

This study tests whether listening to a 30-minute audio track with special binaural beats, adjusted in real-time based on brain activity, can reduce stress and improve thinking in 32 college music majors preparing for a concert. Participants will have brain scans and do tasks bef…

This study tests whether eating 50 grams of walnuts every day for 24 weeks can improve blood flow and insulin sensitivity in the brain, and boost thinking skills. Researchers will enroll 55 adults aged 45-75 with abdominal obesity, who are at higher risk for cognitive decline. Pa…

This study looks at whether eating 4-5 servings of dairy foods daily (like milk, cheese, and yogurt) can improve brain function and thinking skills in adults aged 40-75 who are overweight. Researchers will use brain scans and cognitive tests to measure changes. The goal is to und…