COGNITIVE FUNCTION

This study tested whether automatic notifications from a Fitbit about exercise, sleep, and eating could improve thinking and muscle mass in adults over 65. About 355 older adults in Japan wore a Fitbit for 6 months and received personalized tips, while a control group got usual c…

This study tested whether playing active virtual reality games (exergames) is as good as or better than traditional aerobic exercise for improving physical fitness, daily function, and thinking skills in people with Down syndrome. 44 participants with mild to moderate intellectua…

This study looked at whether a year of special strength training could help older adults living in nursing homes. 27 people took part, doing exercises that focused on moving weights quickly. The goal was to see if it improved their muscle mass, strength, physical abilities, and t…

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

This study looked at whether taking a daily supplement called phosphatidylserine can help beginner gamers play better, think faster, and sleep better. 80 healthy adults who are new to gaming took either a placebo, 100 mg, or 200 mg of the supplement every day for 6 weeks. Researc…

This study tested whether taking a new dietary supplement for 16 days can improve exercise performance and cognitive function in healthy adults. Forty participants (20 young, ages 18–30, and 20 older, ages 50–65) completed cognitive tests, cycling exercises, and blood draws. Each…

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 and completed memory tests and questionnaires. The goal was to see if the sup…

This study tested whether taking a daily paraxanthine supplement for 6 weeks improves gaming performance, thinking skills, sleep, and mood in healthy adults who are new to gaming. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to receive either paraxanthine or a placebo. The results w…

This study tested 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 eye exercises or nothing. Results were measured right after the s…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function, like memory and focus, in 500 adults. Participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills, fatigue, and sleep. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at whether certain health and wellness products can improve thinking, memory, and focus in adults who wanted better concentration. Nearly 4,800 people took part, and some received the product while others received a placebo. The main goal was to see if the produ…

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

This study looked at whether certain health and wellness products can improve cognitive function, like memory and focus, in 500 adults. Participants took either the product or a placebo, and researchers measured changes in thinking skills, fatigue, and sleep over time. The goal w…

This study looked at how short-term pain affects thinking and memory in healthy adults. Twelve volunteers 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. No treatment or …

This study looked at whether giving children aged 7 to 11 a daily breakfast with fruits and vegetables could improve their thinking, mood, and attention. Over 250 kids from Shanghai took part, eating the special breakfast for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive sk…

This completed study looked at 9 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) to see if different treatments affect thinking skills differently. Researchers used memory tests and brain scans to compare outcomes. The goal was to find which treatment s…

This study looked at how cardiac arrest affects thinking skills and brain activity over the first year after the event. Researchers used brain scans and cognitive tests to compare 48 survivors with healthy people. The goal was to understand changes in memory, attention, and emoti…

This study tested whether nutrients in eggs, like omega-3s and lutein, can improve visual thinking skills 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 3D computer test to measu…

This study looked at whether taking jackfruit oil extract for 30 days changes certain hormones, brain function, and body measurements in healthy young male boxers aged 18-25. Thirty boxers were split into groups receiving different doses or no supplement. Researchers measured sal…

This study looked at how different exercise intensities affect brain function and certain chemicals in the body, like irisin and lactate. Twelve healthy young adults aged 18-25 completed three types of exercise: short high-intensity intervals, long high-intensity intervals, and l…

This study looked at whether using a standing desk converter for 4 weeks can help people sit less and stand more, and whether that improves thinking and blood pressure. 50 healthy adults who sit at a desk at least 20 hours a week took part. Half used the converter, half kept thei…

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, …

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

This study looked at whether watching exercise videos before doing the exercises (called Action Observation Therapy) helps older adults improve their thinking, balance, fatigue, and physical function. 162 people aged 65 and older took part. Some did regular exercise, some watched…

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 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…