Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160104162 [ 2016-01-01 - 2020-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Associate Professor Katie McMahon (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof David Copland (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Jeff Coombes (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Katie McMahon (Chief Investigator) ,  Professor Katie McMahon (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Enhancing Language Learning in Ageing With Exercise. This project aims to determine if exercise improves language learning and consolidation in ageing. There is now compelling evidence for the benefits of exercise on cognition in older adults, however, it is unclear whether exercise improves age-related language problems. The project plans to examine exercise-induced changes in brain activity and biomarkers in an innovative set of studies that seeks to identify the brain mechanisms involved. The findings are expected to contribute to theories of word learning and cognitive ageing and should advance our understanding of how exercise may be harnessed to optimise language and cognition. This would have practical applications in a range of populations with language and learning difficulties.

Funding Amount $401,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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