Physical activity, brain power, and mental fatigue
This study tests whether different types of physical activity can help you think more clearly and resist mental tiredness. If you are a healthy adult without any long-term health issues, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 24.9.
- You must be free of any long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma.
- You cannot have any mental health conditions.
- No cancer or chemotherapy treatment in the last 5 years.
- You must not smoke or use any tobacco products.
- Your resting heart rate should be around 60 beats per minute, and your blood pressure must be within a healthy range (systolic 90–139 mmHg, diastolic 50–89 mmHg).
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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