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Video game addiction (VGA) is associated with significant deficits in response inhibition and preparatory processes, reflected by more commission errors and reduced N2 amplitudes in the cued Go/NoGo task. Highlights: Increased Commission Errors: Individuals wi…
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Omega-3 supplements and Souvenaid® show potential in slowing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients, though the evidence remains inconclusive. Highlights: Cognitive Decline Reduction: The CDR scale showed a significant reduction in cognitive decline progres…
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Guanfacine extended release (GXR) may effectively improve cognitive impairments and brain activity in long-COVID patients. Highlights: Patient Presentation: A 32-year-old woman experienced cognitive impairments such as difficulty in word recall, reading, and w…
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Elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine ratio (BUNCr) is associated with decreased cognitive function and increased depressive symptoms, with depressive symptoms mediating part of the relationship between BUNCr and cognitive decline. Highlights: BUNCr has…
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High-intensity exercise (HIIE) leads to significant changes in brain activity, specifically in regions linked to dopaminergic and μ-opioidergic neurotransmission, which are associated with a mood boost. Highlights: Positive Mood Effects: Both low- and high-int…
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Fidgeting in adults with ADHD may serve as a compensatory mechanism to sustain attention during cognitively demanding tasks, particularly during correct task performance and when reaction time variability is low. Highlights: Fidgeting was significantly higher…
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Lithium shows promise in treating traumatic brain injury (TBI) by mitigating neuroinflammation, protecting against neuronal damage, and improving cognitive functions. Highlights: Neuroprotective Mechanisms: Lithium’s therapeutic effects involve complex molecul…
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Extended intra-nasal insulin (INI) treatment in an insulin-resistant early Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patient improved grey matter volume, reduced beta-amyloid levels, and enhanced cognitive and pragmatic capacities, suggesting potential to slow neurodege…
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) improves decision-making and reduces cravings in individuals with methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). Highlights: Improved Decision-Making: rTMS treatment en…
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Hypertension in older adults leads to poorer cognitive and walking performance due to the need for more brain resources to manage dual tasks. Highlights: Older adults with hypertension show higher brain activation in motor and sensory areas when performing dua…
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