Just 3 days of laziness may harm older Adults' blood vessels and sugar levels

NCT ID NCT04812392

First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at how quickly cutting back on physical activity for just 3 days can harm blood vessel function and raise blood sugar after meals in active older adults (55+). Researchers compared them to younger adults (18-40) to see if age makes the effects worse. The goal is to understand the early warning signs of inactivity in aging bodies.

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Locations

  • Old Dominion University

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23508, United States

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