Nootropics, or “smart drugs”, are loosely defined as any substance that increases cognitive functioning. Nootropics were discovered in the 1960s, but didn’t receive mainstream attention till more ...

A study of people using cognition-enhancing drugs without a prescription (conducted in London) found that these individuals had faster reaction and error-correction times with equally accurate ...

A new study may be bad news for people who take so-called ‘smart drugs,’ usually prescribed to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), thinking they will increase ...

As someone who’s researched cognitive enhancers, I’ve often been asked about modafinil and Adderall. These two medications are prevalent for boosting focus and mental energy, but they work differently ...

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New research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, published in Science Advances, shows neurotypical workers and students taking cognitive enhancers, or ‘smart’ drugs, may ...

Smart multi-target drugs are reshaping modern therapeutics by addressing the complex, interconnected pathways that drive diseases like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and major depressive disorder. Advances in ...

School’s almost out and final exams are approaching. As the economy slowly builds steam, hiring trends are looking hopeful and pay raises and promotions are on the incline. And some people, young and ...

Research suggests that complex tasks akin to real life decision-making take neurotypical people longer to complete when they take 'smart' drugs than when they do not. The smart drugs do motivate ...