Can lifting weights or walking slow down memory loss?

NCT ID NCT02737878

Summary

This study tested whether different types of exercise could help control cognitive decline in older adults with mild memory problems. Researchers compared aerobic exercise, strength training, a combination of both, and basic balance exercises over six months. They measured changes in memory, thinking skills, brain health, and physical fitness to see which approach worked best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of British Columbia

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9, Canada

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