Name of Fellow


Dr Ashleigh Smith

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


Optimising exercise prescription for brain health in older adults at risk of dementia

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 403,072

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


mild cognitive impairment | neuroscience | cognitive function | exercise therapy | ageing

Research Abstract


To reduce dementia burdens in the community, cost effective and targeted early regenerative strategies are critical. Engaging in frequent aerobic exercise is one strategy that can delay the onset and slow the progression of dementia. However, prescription is limited by an incomplete understanding of how exercise positively influences brain health. Here I will investigate the influence of current exercise levels, intensity and exercise environment on brain health in adults at risk of dementia.

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