A robust economy, increased life expectancy, and changing consumer demands are spurring new trends in how and where adults will live as they age, according to experts.
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Archive: March 2018
USC Leonard Davis School honors the legacy of Ross Cortese
Ross W. Cortese, a former fruit seller-turned real estate developer, is remembered as a builder who helped shape the future of retirement living and education by laying foundations for Leisure World and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.
Cardiovascular Risk: Men and Women are Now Equal—and Both Improving
Examination of 20-year trends shows risk factors, and gender and age differences, decreasing among adults over 50. Researchers say medications play a major role.
Bigger, Brighter, Simpler: A Tablet For The Mature User (Wired)
Wired cited research from the USC Leonard Davis School on how to make mobile tablets more accessible to older adults.
Five day ‘fasting’ diet slows down ageing and may add years to life (The Telegraph)
The Telegraph (UK) published a story about research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the benefits of a fasting-mimicking diet. “Strict fasting is hard for people to stick to, and it can also be dangerous, so we developed a complex diet
Study Suggests That Americans May Be Aging More Slowly Over Time (IFL Science)
IFL Science featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School and colleagues on how Americans are aging slower and remaining healthier than previous generations. Crimmins found that slowing the pace of aging was due in part to healthier behaviors, such as a
Timing your meals may help with weight loss (Washington Post)
The Washington Post cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the health benefits of fasting-mimicking diet.
Reduced-calorie diet shows signs of slowing aging in people (Nature)
Nature quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on how intermittent fasting can have the same anti-aging effects as dieting.
Americans Are Aging More Slowly Than Ever (Gizmodo)
Gizmodo featured research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School and colleagues on how Americans are aging slower and remaining healthier than previous generations. Crimmins found that slowing the pace of aging was due in part to healthier behaviors, such as a decrease
Giving back “comes naturally” for USC Leonard Davis supporter Keith Renken
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has been a recipient of Keith Renken's support through the establishment of a scholarship fund, the Renken Family Scholarship, as well as his leadership as former chair of the school’s Board of Councilors.