Fitness and thinking skills in older adults
This study looks at how physical fitness connects to thinking skills like planning and memory in older adults. If you join, you will complete fitness tests and thinking tasks to help researchers understand this link.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older.
- You can do physical fitness tests (like walking, balance, or strength checks).
- You have normal vision or can see normally with glasses or contacts.
- You do not have any heart or lung problems.
- You do not have a brain or mental health condition (like dementia, depression, or Parkinson's).
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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