Scientists have established the benefits for the brain from everyday pleasures - music and coffee

Scientists from New York University (USA) found that music, perfume and coffee can help improve cognitive abilities. Study published in Scientific Reports.

Experts conducted two experiments with volunteers. In the first, participants had to perform tests to assess mental abilities accompanied by pleasant music. During the second, the musical accompaniment was replaced with perfume and coffee. The tests were then repeated without stimulants.

Brain activity and the degree of internal arousal during the performance of tasks were recorded by trackers on the wrist and head. Correct/incorrect answers and reaction time of the volunteers were also assessed.

For example, test results showed an increased increase in brain performance when participants listened to music, drank coffee, or smelled pleasant perfume.

In particular, musical accompaniment led to the most effective indicators. The black drink also markedly improved cognitive performance, but not as much. But perfumery led to the most modest increase in mental performance.