The University of Texas at Arlington’s Arlington Study of Healthy Aging (ASHA) has enrolled more than 300 participants, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of studying 600 adults between the ages of 50 and 85. Through detailed health screenings, including full-body MRIs, blood tests, memory assessments, and physical evaluations, researchers have identified previously undiagnosed serious conditions, including cancerous brain tumors and an aortic aneurysm. The study is also supporting new research, an $8 million NIH grant, and student training while helping scientists better understand age-related health risks and develop ways to improve healthy aging in the future.
