I've been very busy preparing my very first ever keynote address! This is such an exciting honour and I can't wait to hear the other speakers and meet other conference goers. Though I'll admit its very nerve-wracking!!!
I'll be giving a talk at the upcoming WA Active Ageing Conference for the WA Council on the Ageing. My presentation will be about the neurobiology of physical activity and the reading I've been doing for it has been really interesting.
Physical activity can alter the structure of the brain, improving brain function and providing important psychological effects. There is even evidence for physical activity affecting mechanisms involved in certain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
What is scary is that these effects are evident throughout the lifespan, so its really important to try and incorporate physical activity as a part of your daily routine. This sounds difficult, but there is actually a difference between physical activity and exercise! Think about getting up and stretching at work, walking further to the printer or car park, housework and gardening are even forms of physical activity!!
Details on the conference can be found on the COTA website or here COTA conference update
