COGNITIVE CHANGE

This study looked at whether eating avocado or mango every day for 8 weeks could improve blood vessel function and thinking skills in adults with pre-diabetes. 82 people with high blood sugar and mild high blood pressure took part. Researchers measured blood vessel health using u…

This study tested an online program called HomeStyles-2 that helps parents create healthier home environments for their children aged 6 to 11. The program focuses on improving diet, physical activity, and sleep habits to reduce the risk of childhood obesity. About 459 families pa…

This study tested whether a slow-release caffeine pill (zümXR) works better than regular caffeine for improving mood, energy, and focus after a night of poor sleep. 36 healthy adults who usually drink moderate caffeine took both types on separate days after sleeping less than 5 h…

This study looked at whether taking royal jelly (a substance made by bees) for 4 weeks could improve memory and thinking in healthy adults aged 55 to 70. Researchers measured changes in cognitive test scores and blood markers of inflammation. The goal was to see if this natural s…

This small study tested whether a low-level electric current applied to a memory-related brain area could improve word-finding in 5 civilians who had a traumatic brain injury at least a year prior. Participants received both real and fake stimulation to compare effects. The goal …

This study tested whether a low-level electric stimulation technique called tDCS could help people with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) recall words more easily. Fourteen civilians with TBI and word-finding difficulties received either real or fake (sham) stimulation to a br…

This completed study enrolled 60 adults aged 50-70 who felt stressed. Participants took either a low or high daily dose of Virtiva Plus (a supplement containing ginkgo biloba) for 5 weeks. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, mood, memory, and quality of life using questionna…

This study gathered cognitive test results from 1,300 healthy adults aged 50 and older to create a standard reference for the BrainCheck device. The goal was to establish normal score ranges and check if the test produces consistent results over time. Participants completed compu…

This study looked at whether breathing extra oxygen (hyperbaric oxygen) helps healthy people do multiple things at once. 24 healthy adults with at least 12 years of education took tests of attention and motor skills. The goal was to see if more oxygen to the brain improves comple…

This early-stage study looked at whether working memory training is practical and acceptable for people aging with HIV (ages 50-85). Researchers compared their results to those aging without HIV. The goal was to see if the training could improve memory and thinking, and to gather…

This study looked at whether a 15-minute meditation practice called Shoonya can help people stay sharp after a night of no sleep. Researchers measured brain activity, heart rate, and thinking speed in 72 healthy adults. The goal was to see if regular meditators handle sleep loss …

This study looked at whether a new infant formula containing HMO (human milk oligosaccharides) and DHA/ARA can improve cognitive development in newborns. 240 healthy, full-term infants were randomly assigned to receive either the test formula, a standard formula, or breast milk f…

This study tested whether a headband that reads brain signals and a device that gently stimulates the ear could help healthy adults stay focused and less dizzy during virtual reality tasks. 45 volunteers did attention and motion-sickness tests in VR while some received real stimu…

This study tested whether a daily NAD+ supplement can improve thinking and reduce inflammation in healthy women aged 40 to 80. Over 4 weeks, participants took either NAD+ or a placebo and completed computer tests and blood draws. The goal was to see if NAD+ affects memory, attent…

This study looked at whether a fermented soy powder called Q CAN PLUS could improve thinking, immune function, and the body's response to the flu vaccine in healthy adults aged 65 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood markers and cognitive tests over 16 weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether eating beef every day for 30 days could improve thinking and visual skills in healthy young women. 80 women aged 18-40 took part, with one group eating beef and the other eating a plant-based protein. They completed computer-based cognitive tests to m…