3 min 48 sec, FLV FORMAT

Episode 60: Exercise for Healthy Ageing

Two University of Melbourne led studies are investigating the impact of exercise on reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease and Osteoporosis.

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For further information on both programs visit http://www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au.

Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth residents who want to participate in 'Fitness for the Ageing Brain 2', please contact Dr Elizabeth Cyarto on 03 8387 2332.

For Osteo-cise Strong Bones for Life (Melbourne only) contact 03 8345 7164.

Credits

Produced by Rebecca Scott
Camera by Clive Banfield
Editing by Rob Cross

Fitness for Ageing Brain 2
Special thanks to Dr Elizabeth Cyarto (Project Coordinator, National Ageing Research Institute & University of Melbourne) as well as study participants Lorna and Mal Cooper.

Thanks also to the National Ageing Research Institute, the University of Melbourne, the University of Western Australia, the University of Queensland and Alzheimer’s Australia.

Osteo-cise Strong Bones for Life
Special thanks to Dr Christine Bailey (Project Coordinator, University of Melbourne Department of Medicine at Western Hospital Footscray), Adrian Migani (Personal Trainer), study participants Jeff Walsh and Shirley Barclay as well as staff and gym members of the East Keilor YMCA.


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