Participants must be between 65-80 years, non-smokers without physician diagnosed cardiovascular disease, not taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or hormone replacement, not pregnant, not obese, and no orthopedic limitations that impair walking ability.
This study involves 3 visits. Measurements include cognitive function, blood pressure, blood glucose, body fat, bone density, muscle size and strength, vascular health measurements, daily physical activity, and walking performance. Participants will be given $100 for completion of the study and will also receive results from tests (blood pressure, body fat, bone density, blood glucose). Interested women should contact Joaquin Gonzales at 806-834-5944 or joaquin.gonzales@ttu.edu .
Texas Tech
This study has been approved by the TTUHSC IRB (#L15-074).
