You may be eligible to join one of our ongoing studies
66-90 years old?
The BOOST Observational Study for Older Adults involves an in-person cognitive assessment session and wearing an activity monitoring device on the wrist for a week. There is no physical activity requirement.
40-65 years old?
The BOOST Observational Study, for participants working full-time (35 hours/week), involves both computerized testing and physical activity.
40-65 years old?
The BOOST Intervention Study, for participants working full-time (35 hours/week), involves both computerized cognitive training and physical exercise.
Lab News
HBC Lab's Jess Frame presents at cognitive neuroscience research conference
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Health, Brain, & Cognition Lab researcher and doctoral student Jess Frame presented a poster titled, “Impact of an Age-Appropriate Functional Atlas on Associations Between Network Connectivity and Cognition in Older Adults,” at the annual conference of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, held March 7-10 in Vancouver,
Press and Media
HBC Lab research shows exercise triggers memory-related brain ripples
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Read the Iowa Now story to learn about the Health, Brain & Cognition Lab study published online March 9 in the journal Brain Communications, part of Oxford Academic.
Newsletter
Winter 2026 issue
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Learn how the training and mentorship HBC Lab members receive prepares them for careers in science, medicine and industry. Research associate Olivia Hinklin shares tips for staying strong and cardio fit without going to the gym. BOOST Intervention study participants Brandelle Unkrich, Shanika Reaves and Matt Drake tell how joining the study improved their exercise habits.
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Too cold to walk? Can't get to the gym? Stay fit this winter without leaving home
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Winter weather and lack of access to equipment need not be a barriers to working out, says Health, Brain & Cognition Lab exercise specialist Olivia Hinklin. She offers a dozen each of strength and cardio exercises you can incorporate into your circuit workout at home. How-to videos provided and no special equipment required.