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
HBC Lab hosts researcher from University of Granada
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Exercise neuroscience PhD candidate Andrea Coca is spending the fall semester at the Health, Brain & Cognition Lab as a visiting researcher. Andrea’s focus at the lab will be learning more about functional MRI imaging and ways to analyze data.
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