‘Physical Activity and Cognition across the Lifespan’
Presented by Professor Maria Fiatarone Singh
Professor of Medicine; John Sutton Chair of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sydney.
Date: Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Where: Building 28, Graduate School of Medicine, Lecture Theatre, University of Wollongong.
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This lecture looks at the role of physical activity and exercise in preventing dementia and optimising cognitive function. It will present an overview of the evidence and current research in this field.
Studies have consistently shown that people who are physically and mentally active during their lifetime, or even in late life, have a reduced risk of dementia and a reduced rate of cognitive decline. Just one bout of aerobic exercise can result in improved memory, attention and reaction time. Sustained improvements occur relatively consistently after aerobic training, resistance training or a combination of the two.
Professor Fiatarone Singh is a geriatrician and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Gerontological Society of America. Her research, clinical and teaching career has focused on integrating medicine, exercise physiology and nutrition to improve health status and quality of life.
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