This study also sought to understand the barriers to exercise and the relationship between exercise and brain health.

Additional interviews were conducted among African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian adults age 40+.

The data was weighted to reflect Current Population Survey and American Community Survey benchmarks.

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Adults 65-plus are at greatest risk.

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