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

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1097397

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

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.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Targeted Calls

Funding Amount: $594,123.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Central Nervous System

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

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

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