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An increase in life expectancy and decreasing birth rates, combined with a higher standard of living and improved health care, have resulted in a higher percentage of older people in the general population. It is therefore more important than ever to find ways to improve the cognitive functioning and well-being of the elderly. This book examines existing physical and cognitive training programs and their effects on cognition and well-being. Furthermore, results are reported from a project comparing a novel physical training approach (eccentric exercise) to conventional strength training and a cognitive training intervention.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
An increase in life expectancy and decreasing birth rates, combined with a higher standard of living and improved health care, have resulted in a higher percentage of older people in the general population. It is therefore more important than ever to find ways to improve the cognitive functioning and well-being of the elderly. This book examines existing physical and cognitive training programs and their effects on cognition and well-being. Furthermore, results are reported from a project comparing a novel physical training approach (eccentric exercise) to conventional strength training and a cognitive training intervention.
Autorenporträt
Sara Hutchison, Dr. phil., Universität Bern. Studium derPsychologie an der Universität Bern mit SchwerpunktNeuropsychologie und klinische Psychologie. Lizentiat 2004,Promotion 2008.