Publications by authors named "Emily Jelfs"
There is a relationship between acute bouts of aerobic exercise and cognition in adults, yet the exact nature of this relationship remains unclear. The current pilot study aims to investigate how different modes of cycling (active-assisted cycling vs recumbent cycling) at different moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) intensity levels (prescribed 65-70% Heart Rate Max and self-selected 12-13 Rate of Perceived Exertion) modulate neurocognitive, and behavioral markers of cognition in healthy older adults. A sample of 10 adults (aged 50-74years) participated in baseline (no exercise), active-assisted, and recumbent cycling interventions at different intensity levels.
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- The study investigates how children's ability to perceive speech sounds (phonological sensitivity) affects their word reading skills in English, focusing on both native (English) and nonnative (Spanish) speech.
- Researchers conducted experiments with 33 monolingual English-speaking children aged 6-8 and measured brain responses (ERPs) while they processed different speech syllables using an auditory oddball paradigm.
- Findings revealed that left hemisphere responses to English speech sounds, particularly for native contrasts, are significantly associated with the children's reading abilities, suggesting a connection between speech perception and reading skills in early education.