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Effects of l-theanine on attention and reaction time response

Significant Findings:"The results demonstrate the significant enhanced activity of alpha bands, descending heart rate, elevated visual attentional performance, and improved reaction time response among high anxiety propensity subjects compared to a placebo."Abstract:"Previous human studies revealed that l-theanine influences brain function. The...

Instant effects of peppermint essential oil on the physiological parameters and exercise performance

Significant Findings:"At both times [measurements were made at 5 minutes and 1 hour after administration of peppermint orally], visual and audio reaction times were significantly decreased."Abstract:"Effect of peppermint on exercise performance was previously investigated but equivocal findings exist. This study...

Effects of peppermint scent administration on cognitive video game performance

Significant Findings"Further, participants in the peppermint condition reported less mental demand, perceived effort, and anxiety. Implications include the combination of video games and a physiologically arousing scent (specifically, peppermint) to further promote cognitive performance."Abstract"Past research suggests the positive effects of...

Effect of Peppermint Aroma on Short Term Memory and Cognition in Healthy Volunteers

Significant Findings"The preliminary analysis of the data showed marked improvement in the Visual and Auditory reaction time which was statistically significant and the p-values are <0.01 and 0.005 respectively."Abstract"Aroma therapy is one of the method used to improve alertness, memory...