Exercise and brain function in older adults
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This study tests how high-intensity exercise affects brain health and thinking abilities in older adults. It may help show if exercise can keep the brain sharp as we age.
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Who can take part
- You have been physically active at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes over the last 3 months.
- You are generally healthy, without heart, metabolic, or kidney disease.
- You do not have any condition that makes exercise unsafe, such as dementia, recent heart attack, stroke, or severe high blood pressure.
- You have no implanted medical devices like pacemakers.
- You do not use illicit drugs, drink too much alcohol, or take performance-enhancing drugs.
- You are willing to have your data stored for future research.
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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