Discover95bFM: The WireAcute Effects of Fasting on Cognitive Performance Research w/ co-author and University of Auckland Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr David Moreau: 4 November 2025
Acute Effects of Fasting on Cognitive Performance Research w/ co-author and University of Auckland Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr David Moreau: 4 November 2025

Acute Effects of Fasting on Cognitive Performance Research w/ co-author and University of Auckland Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr David Moreau: 4 November 2025

Update: 2025-11-04
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Early this morning, University of Auckland associate professor in psychology Dr David Moreau, published findings in the Psychological Bulletin around the effects of fasting on mental cognition.



The paper has found that while the effects vary across age and genetic composition, there is no indication of decline in mental performance whether or not one is fasting. 

Wire Host Sara spoke with Moreau this morning about his research, firstly by asking about his interest in the effects of fasting on the brain.



 



The full report can be found here

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Acute Effects of Fasting on Cognitive Performance Research w/ co-author and University of Auckland Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr David Moreau: 4 November 2025

Acute Effects of Fasting on Cognitive Performance Research w/ co-author and University of Auckland Associate Professor in Psychology, Dr David Moreau: 4 November 2025