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.
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.
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.
Wired cited research from the USC Leonard Davis School on how to make mobile tablets more accessible to older adults.
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 that triggers the same effects in the body,” Longo said. “I’ve personally tried both, and the fasting mimicking diet is a lot easier and also a lot safer.”
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 decrease in the number of people smoking. The researchers recommend studying the impact of smoking, exercise and other lifestyle and environmental factors that impact the healthy aging process.
The Washington Post cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the health benefits of fasting-mimicking diet.
Nature quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on how intermittent fasting can have the same anti-aging effects as dieting.
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 in the number of people smoking. The researchers recommend studying the impact of smoking, exercise and other lifestyle and environmental factors that impact the healthy aging process.
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.