Figuring out how to enhance a person’s mental capabilities has been of considerable interest to psychology and neuroscience researchers like me for decades. From improving attention in high-stakes ...

A study led by researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated the effects of Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found in coffee, on memory and spatial learning from both a cognitive and ...

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The team conducted telephone-based cognitive tests to evaluate general cognition, executive, and memory functions for three consecutive years.

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Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

Night owls or people who do their best work at night have higher cognitive function than people who are morning birds.

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