Beneficial effects of reading aloud and solving simple arithmetic calculations (learning therapy) on a wide range of cognitive functions in the healthy elderly: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Almost all cognitive functions decline with age. Results of previous studies have shown that cognitive training related to everyday life (reading aloud and solving simple arithmetic calculations), namely learning therapy, can improve...

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Main Authors: Nouchi Rui, Taki Yasuyuki, Takeuchi Hikaru, Hashizume Hiroshi, Nozawa Takayuki, Sekiguchi Atsushi, Nouchi Haruka, Kawashima Ryuta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/32