cognitive function
Coverage of cognitive function in the Nexus archive.
- Essential brain health tips as you age
The article outlines five simple brain health tips aimed at supporting memory, cognitive function, and overall well-being as individuals age.
- What Are Fish Oil Supplements Good For? Here’s Your Crash Course
A large-scale clinical trial found that long-term consumption of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid abundant in oily fish, does not improve cognitive function. The study challenges the effectiveness of fish oil supplements for cognitive benefits.
- New study casts doubt on whether omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer's
A new study challenges the belief that omega-3 supplements help prevent Alzheimer's, finding no cognitive benefits in older adults at risk despite increased blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids. The study suggests relying on lifestyle habits like exercise, diet, and sleep rather than supplements alone for brain health.
- 2 beginner-friendly peptides to improve skin, sharpen your brain and fix your gut
The article highlights two beginner-friendly peptides that may improve skin health, enhance cognitive function, and support gut health. Dave Asprey recommends them as foundational for beginners.
- Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns
A study found that brief use of AI can impair cognitive function and problem-solving abilities. Scientists warn that even short exposure to AI reduces focus and persistence.
- Using AI for just minutes reduces focus and persistence, new study warns
A study found that using AI for short periods can reduce focus and persistence, potentially compromising cognitive function and problem-solving abilities.
- Two-dose nasal spray could improve memory — and reverse brain aging
A two-dose nasal spray has shown improvements in cognitive function, restoring memory and focus while effectively reversing brain aging once considered irreversible.
- Scientists say they’ve reversed brain aging with a simple nasal spray
Researchers at Texas A&M University developed a nasal spray that reversed brain aging by reducing inflammation and restoring energy systems. Two doses improved memory and cognitive function for months, offering potential treatments for dementia and brain fog.
- Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s
Scientists found that increasing the Sox9 protein enhances astrocyte activity, reducing Alzheimer’s plaques and preserving cognitive function in mice with memory issues.
- These 80-year-olds have the memory of 50-year-olds. Scientists now know why
A rare group of adults over 80, known as SuperAgers, exhibit memory abilities comparable to those of 50-year-olds. Their brains resist Alzheimer’s-related damage, with social lifestyles and unique brain biology potentially preserving cognitive function. Scientists suggest these findings could lead to strategies for delaying or preventing dementia.
- What does it take to protect brain health? 10 habits to start now
The article outlines 10 habits to protect brain health, emphasizing lifestyle changes that improve cognitive function and reduce risks of neurological decline.