Incoming assistant professor Jeremy Grant discusses we can do to prevent, or at least slow down symptoms of, neurodegenerative diseases.
By Ross Bishoff
Ohio State Alumni Magazine
When it comes to aging and brain health, misconceptions exist.
For instance, research shows conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease aren’t just “part of aging” or determined 100 percent by genetics. In fact, everyday lifestyle choices play a powerful role in brain health.
As a neuropsychologist, Jeremy Grant specializes in understanding the link between the brain and behavior. “Our work involves assessing a person’s cognitive abilities to pinpoint changes caused by a medical condition affecting the brain,” says the director of Ohio State’s Cognitive Health In Late Life (CHILL) Lab.
In answers to alumni questions, Grant discusses what we can do to prevent, or at least slow down symptoms of, neurodegenerative diseases.