Eric Matzner tells me he takes 30 to 40 pills a day. He is 27 and perfectly healthy. Thanks to the pills, he says he hasn’t had a cold in years. More importantly, the regimen is supposed to optimize ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Nootropics are drugs, supplements and other substances believed to ...

It turns out that neurohacking your brain is not quite the same as hacking a machine. Search for ways to improve focus or memory on Google, and you might run into powders and tablets with names like ...

For the past 25 years, Dr. Jessica Cho practiced medicine with a single mission: Help patients attain wellness and create a life full of joy, vitality and balance. As a physician, her passion is to ...

In the world of supplements, one of the newest crazes is a group of supplements known as Nootropics. Some people may refer to them as ‘Cognitive Enhancers’, while others may simply call them ‘Smart ...

In an era of efficiency trumping excess, nootropics—brain-boosting supplements—are poised to become to drug of choice. (Illustration: Morgan Schweitzer) Andrew started his college graduation day at 6 ...

Nootropics are a class of substances that may boost brain performance. They are sometimes called cognition enhancers or memory-enhancing substances. They can affect thinking and other mental functions ...

Some supplements and smart drugs may help improve focus, memory, and creativity, among other effects. Others may help people recovering from brain injury. Nootropics and smart drugs are natural or ...