The importance of nutrition in human health has been understood for over a century.
However, debate is ongoing regarding the role of added and free sugars in physiological …

In an increasingly complex information society, demands for cognitive functioning are
growing steadily. In recent years, numerous strategies to augment brain function have been …

Why are some performers exhilarated and energized about performing in public, while
others feel a crushing sense of fear and dread, and experience public performance as an …

Rationale Despite the large number of studies on the behavioural effects of caffeine, an
unequivocal conclusion had not been reached. In this review, we seek to disentangle a …

No matter how mild, dehydration is not a desirable condition because there is an imbalance
in the homeostatic function of the internal environment. This can adversely affect cognitive …

A relationship between excessive sugar consumption and cognitive function has been
described in animal models, but the specific effects of sugars in humans remains unclear …

The term “cognitive enhancement” usually characterizes interventions in humans that aim to
improve mental functioning beyond what is necessary to sustain or restore good health …

Energy drinks containing caffeine, taurine, and glucose may improve mood and cognitive
performance. However, there are no studies assessing the individual and interactive effects …

Energy drinks (EDs) contain caffeine and are a new, popular category of beverage. It has
been suggested that EDs enhance physical and cognitive performance; however, it is …

The effect of carbohydrate (CHO) consumption on mood is much debated, with researchers
reporting both mood improvements and decrements following CHO ingestion. As global …