Integrative Vascular Physiology Laboratory

Brief Overview of the Lab

Ongoing Research Studies

The Influence of Aging and Obesity on Cerebrovascular Function in Response to Exercise

The purpose of this study is to see how blood vessels function in the brain responds to environmental changes (carbon dioxide) before and after exercise. By doing this study, we hope to learn how exercise improves cerebrovascular function and how aging and obesity may impact the effect of exercise.

Participation in this study will involve a single 4.5-hour visit to the Integrative Vascular Physiology Laboratory to assess your vascular and cerebrovascular function in response to moderate-intensity cycling exercise.

Participation Eligibility:

Adults between the ages of 18 to 75 years.

You Cannot Participate if:

You have any known or suspected cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, rheumatologic, inflammatory disease, or cannot exercise.

This study will involve:

• Body Composition Assessment

• Cognitive Function Testing

• Arterial Stiffness Assessment

• Endothelial Function Measurement

• Brain Blood Flow Measurement

• Blood Draw

• Cycling Exercise

Benefits of Participation:

• Gaining valuable information regarding your cardiovascular health including resting heart rate, blood pressure, vascular function, and relative vascular age.

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