COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

This study looks at whether eating 50 grams of walnuts every day for 24 weeks can improve brain blood flow and insulin sensitivity in adults aged 45-75 with abdominal obesity. Participants will have MRI scans and thinking tests before and after the walnut or no-walnut period. The…

This study tests if listening to a special 30-minute audio track can help musicians feel less stressed and think more clearly before a performance. The audio uses brain-wave readings to adjust sounds in real time. Thirty-two music students will have their brains scanned while doi…

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 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…