Exercise habits and brain health in older adults
Treatments studied
This study looks at how long-term aerobic exercise habits relate to brain health in healthy older adults. It compares people who have been very active for 30+ years to see what role exercise plays in protecting the brain as we age.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older (this study is about older adults).
- You have been physically active (like brisk walking, jogging, or swimming) for at least 150 minutes a week for the past 30 years.
- Your fitness level is rated 'good' or 'excellent' for your age and sex (they will do a fitness test).
- You do not take daily medicine for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
- You do not have heart, lung, metabolic, or brain disease, and you do not smoke.
- You are not pregnant or going through perimenopause (for women).
- You have no memory problems that affect daily life or evidence of mild cognitive impairment (like early dementia).
- You tolerate a maximal exercise test and are not allergic to the local numbing medicine lidocaine.
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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