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The Impact of Hydration on Cognitive Function

The Impact of Hydration on Cognitive Function

Objective

Examine how hydration affects cognitive performance.

Materials

  • Cognitive function tests (e.g., puzzles, memory tasks)
  • Water
  • Participants
  • Notebook for recording data

Instructions

  1. Test participants’ baseline cognitive function using puzzles or memory tasks.
  2. Divide participants into two groups: one that will be hydrated and one that will not.
  3. Have the hydrated group drink a specific amount of water.
  4. Re-test cognitive function after a set period (e.g., 30 minutes) for both groups.
  5. Record and compare the cognitive performance of both groups in your notebook.
  6. Analyze the data to determine how hydration impacts cognitive function.
  7. Present your findings in a report, discussing the importance of staying hydrated for mental performance.