Stress Reduction Research Opportunity

Columbia University and Loyola University Chicago are conducting a research study to examine the effectiveness of an eight-week online stress reduction program in reducing stress for older African American women. Participants may receive up to $500.

Who can participate?

• African-American females
  • 50-75 years old
  • No history of heart attack or stroke
  • Have at least one risk factor for heart disease, such as:
    o being overweight
    o having high cholesterol
    o diabetes, or
    o high blood pressure, and/or taking medication for high blood pressure
  • Post-menopausal (no period for at least 12 months)

For more information and to sign up: Son_RiSEstudy@cumc.columbia.edu • 347.978.2871

Financially supported by the National Institute of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA) Award: 1R01AG081251-01