Grantee in the News: James Galvin on Alzheimer's disease prevention strategies in JAGS
On August 2, 2017, the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) published research from 2002 Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging scholar James E. Galvin MD, MPH.
The study, Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease: Lessons Learned and Applied, looked at 19 studies about various brain-stimulating activities that may lower risks for Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Gavin found that doing crossword puzzles, playing card games, using a computer, making arts or crafts, taking classes, having group discussions, listening to music, and exercising all had protective effects against Alzheimer’s disease.
Read the full study in JAGS here.
The research was recognized in a related feature story in Medical News that can be viewed here.
James E. Galvin MD, MPH is a Professor of Integrated Medical Sciences and Associate Dean for Clinical Research at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University.
For more on Alzheimer’s disease, read our expert-edited InfoAging Guide to Alzheimer’s disease here.