Can your breathing help your brain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05602220

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether daily breathing exercises could improve memory and reduce Alzheimer's risk in healthy adults aged 50-70. Participants did brain training and either relaxing or alertness-boosting breathing exercises for 10 weeks. Researchers measured changes in blood markers and brain scans, but this was an observational study, not a treatment trial.

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Locations

  • University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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