Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cognitive Enhancers: Cholinesterase Inhibitors and NMDA Receptor Antagonists

Cognitive Enhancers: Cholinesterase Inhibitors and NMDA Receptor Antagonists

Cognitive enhancers, also known as "smart drugs," are substances used to enhance memory, mental alertness, and concentration. These can be natural or synthetic and improve cognition in conditions like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative diseases. Some common examples include caffeine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, modafinil, arecoline, donepezil, vortioxetine, and piracetam. These enhancers work on the principle of synaptic plasticity and altered circuit function.

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

Cognitive Development During Adulthood

Cognitive development continues throughout adulthood, undergoing significant shifts across early, middle, and late stages. Individual transition occurs from adolescent idealism to pragmatic and adaptable thinking in early adulthood. During this period, individuals learn to integrate personal beliefs with the recognition that other perspectives are equally valid. Exposure to the complexities of modern society, diverse experiences, and higher education contribute to this adaptive thought process,...

Cognitivism

Cognitivism

Cognitive psychology emerged as a significant field in the mid-20th century. It focused on understanding humans' internal mental processes. This approach emphasizes how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems—elements critical to human cognition.
Previously dominated by behaviorism, which prioritized observable behaviors and largely ignored mental processes, psychology transformed in the 1950s. Cognitive psychologists argue that understanding how we think and process...

Optimal Foraging

Optimal Foraging

How animals obtain and eat their food is called foraging behavior. Foraging can include searching for plants and hunting for prey and depends on the species and environment.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Acute response to a high-saturated-fat, high-refined-carbohydrate meal in healthy young men shows novel perturbation of multiple metabolic and defense pathways.

Food & function·2026

Same author

Dexamethasone enhances intestinal glucose absorption and TMPRSS2 expression with implications for hyperglycaemia and infection risk.

Scientific reports·2025

Same author

Egg intake and cognitive function in healthy adults: A systematic review of the literature.

The journal of nutrition, health & aging·2025

Same author

The effects of whole foods and dietary patterns on flow-mediated dilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

The American journal of clinical nutrition·2025

Same author

Preconception lifestyle interventions for women-a systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention characteristics and behaviour change techniques.

Human reproduction update·2025

Same author

The Impact of Egg Consumption on Gastrointestinal Health: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nutrients·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 25, 2025

Orienteering as a Tool for Cognitive Research: An Implementation Guide

Orienteering as a Tool for Cognitive Research: An Implementation Guide

Published on: November 29, 2024

Nut Consumption for Cognitive Performance: A Systematic Review.

Lauren E Theodore¹, Nicole J Kellow², Emily A McNeil¹

¹Deakin University, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)

|December 17, 2020

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Regular nut consumption may support brain health, particularly in those at higher risk of cognitive decline. Evidence suggests walnuts show a consistent positive association with cognitive performance.

Keywords:

aging cognition dementia diet nuts

More Related Videos

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

A Method for Manipulating Blood Glucose and Measuring Resulting Changes in Cognitive Accessibility of Target Stimuli

A Method for Manipulating Blood Glucose and Measuring Resulting Changes in Cognitive Accessibility of Target Stimuli

Published on: August 12, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 25, 2025

Orienteering as a Tool for Cognitive Research: An Implementation Guide

Orienteering as a Tool for Cognitive Research: An Implementation Guide

Published on: November 29, 2024

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Palatable Western-style Cafeteria Diet as a Reliable Method for Modeling Diet-induced Obesity in Rodents

Published on: November 1, 2019

A Method for Manipulating Blood Glucose and Measuring Resulting Changes in Cognitive Accessibility of Target Stimuli

A Method for Manipulating Blood Glucose and Measuring Resulting Changes in Cognitive Accessibility of Target Stimuli

Published on: August 12, 2016

Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Neuroscience
Public Health

Background:

Diet is a key modifiable factor for cognitive health in aging.
Nuts are explored for their potential to maintain brain function throughout life.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current evidence on the link between nut intake and cognitive performance.
To synthesize findings from human studies on various nuts and cognitive outcomes.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search of four databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, Embase) up to April 2020.
Included interventional and observational studies (N=22, n=43,793) on adults aged 18+.
Assessed effects of diverse nuts on memory, attention, processing speed, executive function, and mild cognitive impairment risk.

Main Results:

Inconsistent evidence for mixed nut consumption benefiting cognition across all adult ages.
Studies focusing on populations at higher risk of cognitive decline showed more positive outcomes.
Consistent positive associations were found between walnut consumption and cognitive performance across multiple studies.

Conclusions:

The overall evidence for mixed nuts is inconsistent, but shows promise for specific populations.
Walnut consumption appears consistently linked to better cognitive performance.
Further research with standardized designs may clarify the role of nuts in cognitive maintenance.