Study probes whether exercise and meditation shield aging brains from stress damage
NCT ID NCT05124132
First seen Jun 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 468 older adults who previously took part in a trial of mindfulness and exercise. Researchers will measure how these lifestyle changes affect memory, emotional health, and biological markers of Alzheimer's risk. The goal is to understand how stress impacts the aging brain and whether sustained healthy habits can build resilience.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how lifestyle changes like mindfulness and exercise protect brain health and reduce Alzheimer risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an observational follow-up, not a new treatment test. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the study cannot prove cause and effect.
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