Blueberries, exercise, and memory in older adults
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This study tests whether eating blueberries and doing regular exercise can help with mild memory decline. You will be assigned to one of four groups (blueberries + walking, blueberries + stretching, or similar combos) for 12 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Be between 65 and 85 years old and not smoke
- Have mild memory or thinking problems (a MoCA test score between 24.1 and 25.2)
- Be willing to do either brisk walking or stretching for 12 weeks under supervision
- Not have diabetes, dementia, or any uncontrolled heart or kidney condition
- Be comfortable giving blood, urine, and stool samples three times each
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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