Testing how exercise timing affects memory in healthy young adults
This study looks at whether the time of day you exercise changes how well you remember things. It asks healthy young adults to do controlled exercise over two lab visits and avoids exercise for a few days to compare results.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 25 years old
- Currently get at least 90 minutes per week of moderate or vigorous exercise
- Be willing to do 2 lab visits over 4 days total
- Avoid exercising outside the lab for the 4-day period before and during the visits
- Have no known heart, lung, or metabolic conditions (like heart disease, asthma, or diabetes)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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