Joseph Signorile of UM is studying blood vessels of the eye to add to research about the role of exercise in improving function in older adults. Signorile will be using non-invasive methods like retinal markers to track changes in aerobic capacity.
“Our work has shown that short-term (three-month) exercise interventions such as circuit resistance training can increase retina blood flow, correlating with a positive change in cognitive capacity,” said Signorile. “Physical activity and exercise are among the most effective, non-pharmacological tools for improving cardiovascular health and cognitive capacity in older adults.”
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