Dance or lift weights? study tests which exercise boosts brain health in older african americans
NCT ID NCT05597124
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at how different types of exercise affect brain health and Alzheimer's risk in older African Americans. About 280 people aged 60 and older who are not very active will either take cardio-dance classes or strength, flexibility, and balance classes for 6 months. Researchers will measure memory, thinking skills, and brain scans to see which exercise helps more.
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