Cognitive Function

3 articles

A split image contrasting an engaged, mentally sharp worker with a stressed, fatigued worker, highlighting the impact of job qualities on cognitive function.

Qualities of Jobs That Boost Mental Sharpness

A recent study found that simply being employed isn't enough to boost cognitive function; the type of work, specifically its verbal demands and training opportunities, makes a significant difference.

Victor Huang·September 4, 2026

Diverse group of older adults actively participating in cognitive tasks, demonstrating improved memory and engagement, with a hopeful and subtly scientific atmosphere.

Careers

Open-Label Placebos Improve Memory, Performance in Older Adults

Older adults who knowingly took placebo pills for three weeks showed significant gains in memory, physical performance, and stress reduction, according to SciTechDaily .

Nathaniel Brooks·June 25, 2026

Abstract visualization of a healthy human brain with interconnected neural pathways, highlighting the positive impact of vitamin C on brain structure.

Insights

Study Links Higher Vitamin C Levels to Better Brain Structure

A recent study of 2,044 older adults in Japan revealed that individuals with lower vitamin C levels had measurably smaller brain tissue volume and weaker structural network patterns.

Marcus Ellery·June 21, 2026