Exercise and bilingualism may boost brain health in older adults
NCT ID NCT07443189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether regular exercise and speaking two languages can help older adults keep their language skills and thinking abilities. 233 healthy but inactive older adults took part in a 26-week home-based high-intensity interval training program. Researchers measured fitness, language tasks, and cognitive function before and after the program to see if exercise made a difference.
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Active substance
Home-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular exercise helps maintain language skills and thinking speed in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational and early-stage intervention study. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exercise program may be hard to stick with long-term.
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Locations
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University of Agder
Kristiansand, 4614, Norway
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom