Name of Fellow


Dr Belinda Brown

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


The role of intense physical activity in protecting the ageing brain

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 407,119

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


5.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


physical activity | functional magnetic resonance imaging (fmri) | exercise | alzheimer disease | dementia

Research Abstract


Previous research supports the notion that physical activity plays a role in maintaining brain health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. Nevertheless, the type of activity (i.e. intensity of physical activity) that is of greatest benefit to the brain is yet to be established. This project aims to identify the most beneficial exercise intensity, in terms of brain health, measured utilising brain imaging technology.

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