You may be eligible to join one of our ongoing studies
66-80 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
Brazilian neuroscience graduate scholar begins HBC lab rotation
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
PhD candidate Giovanna Novi, a native of the small southern Brazil town of Sao Caetano Do Sul, recently began a 12-week rotation in the Health, Brain & Cognition Lab as part of the University of Iowa’s Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience.
Press and Media
Why brisk walking boosts brain health
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Health, Brain & Cogniton Lab Director Dr. Michelle Voss was recently interviewed by Prevention magazine for her insights on newly-published study showing that normally sedentary older adults who performed “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity” over time developed stronger cognitive abilities related to memory and processing, boosting brain health.
Blog
Jake Raecker builds strong muscles, community in geriatric-friendly fitness classes
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Washington University- and Mayo Clinic-trained PT wins clients' praise for encouraging approach and adapting exercise programs to fit their capabilities