MOOD

This study tested whether taking daily vitamin D or fish oil supplements could prevent depression in over 18,000 adults without significant mood issues at the start. Participants were followed for about 5 years. The results showed that neither supplement reduced the risk of devel…

This completed study tested whether taking a daily whey protein drink rich in phospholipids for 6 to 12 weeks could improve memory, mood, and overall wellbeing in healthy adults aged 25 to 49. 119 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the active supplement or a pl…

This study looked at whether a new pre-workout supplement can improve endurance, strength, mood, and energy in healthy adults. Twenty-seven participants took either the supplement or a placebo before exercise tests. Researchers measured cycling endurance, bench press performance,…

This study looked at whether taking a dietary supplement for 60 days could improve thinking skills and mood in 75 university students. Participants were split into three groups: two received different supplements, and one got a placebo. Researchers measured changes in self-confid…

This study tested a liposomal magnesium supplement in 60 adults who reported low energy and mood issues. Participants took the supplement daily for 14 days and filled out questionnaires about their energy, mood, and stress levels. The trial was small, short, and had no placebo gr…

This study tested whether a slow-release caffeine pill (zümXR) could improve mood, alertness, and reduce side effects like jitters compared to regular caffeine after a night of poor sleep. Thirty-six healthy adults who usually drink moderate amounts of caffeine took part. They sl…

This small pilot study tested whether combining active video games (exergaming on Nintendo Switch) with resistance training could improve frailty in 30 nursing home residents. Participants played sports games like badminton, tennis, and soccer while also doing strength exercises.…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called Virtiva Plus, which contains ginkgo biloba, can help reduce stress and improve thinking in people aged 50 to 70 who feel stressed. Sixty participants took either a low or high dose twice daily for five weeks. Researchers measu…

This completed study compared the Tony Robbins Rapid Planning Method (RPM) seminar to regular journaling in 140 adults. Participants in the RPM group attended a three-day virtual seminar with mind-body exercises and motivational content, while the control group kept weekly to-do …

This study tested whether drinking a whey protein shake containing dairy phospholipids every day for 6 to 12 weeks could help healthy adults cope with stress. 150 people aged 25-49 took either the active drink or a placebo, then completed stressful tasks in the lab. Researchers m…

This study tested whether smartphone notifications could improve mood, physical activity, and sleep in over 1,000 medical interns. Participants received daily mood, activity, or sleep notifications through a mobile app. The study measured mood scores, step counts, sleep duration,…

This study looked at whether walking in a forest changes heart rate, blood pressure, and mood compared to walking indoors on a treadmill. Sixteen healthy adults took part, each completing three outdoor forest walks and one indoor walk. Researchers measured heart rate variability,…

This study looked at how children ages 8 to 17 use smartphones and tablets, including social media and games, and how that relates to their mental health, sleep, and physical activity. Over 900 children and their parents used the Aura app and completed surveys for three months. T…

This study tested a supplement called Brain Edge, made from herbs and amino acids, to see if it quickly improves thinking or mood in healthy adults. Fifty volunteers took the supplement or a placebo in random order and completed computer tests, surveys, and VR tasks. The main goa…

This study tested a social robot that leads activities like trivia and reminders for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias living in assisted living. Researchers wanted to see what makes it easy or hard to use the robot in daily care. 26 residents, family members, and staff …

This completed online study looked at whether natural environments like parks, gardens, and lakesides can improve mood and cognition in people with and without Parkinson's disease. 97 participants filled out surveys about their connection to nature, depressive symptoms, sleep, an…