MIND Foods and Aerobic Training in Black Adults With HTN

This study is testing whether a combination of the MIND diet (a brain-healthy eating pattern) and aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure and improve brain health in Black adults with high blood pressure. The study is specifically focused on Black adults, who are disproportionately affected by hypertension and related brain health complications. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 35–75 years old - You identify as non-Hispanic Black/African American - You live in Marion County - You have had a systolic blood pressure reading ≥ 140 mmHg in the past 12 months - You are physically inactive (less than 20 minutes of moderate exercise per day) - You have access to a kitchen at home and can cook - You have normal or near-normal cognition and are functionally independent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You live in a nursing home or have dementia, Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease, or a brain tumor/infection - You currently undergo chemotherapy or radiation - You have psychosis, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder - You have hypertensive heart disease or hypertensive chronic kidney disease - You drink heavily (more than 8 drinks/week for women, 15/week for men) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.