KPCC quoted Donna Benton of the USC Leonard Davis School about California’s proposed budget for caregiver support. Benton said most Californians don’t qualify for low-income caregiver support services. “Family members in general sacrifice a lot,” said Benton. “And then when they go to look for services for
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Archive: January 2019
Kelvin Davies Named Distinguished Professor
USC Leonard Davis School Professor Kelvin Davies is one of three USC faculty members to be awarded the title of distinguished professor by USC Interim President Wanda Austin.
Navigage Foundation funds new projects
The Navigage Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants for aging research at the USC Leonard Davis School.
Creating a more age-friendly campus
Think beyond the stereotypes to help Trojans of all ages feel welcome in classrooms and on campus, say USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology experts.
6 Great Health Books to Read This Year (PBS Next Avenue)
PBS’ “Next Avenue” highlighted research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School and his book, The Longevity Diet. Longo’s research suggests that applying a fasting-mimicking diet three or four times a year can activate as well as boost regeneration and rejuvenation in stem cells. Longo
USC Verdugo Hills to serve up nutrition basics in 10-week ‘Mindful Eating’ series (Los Angeles Times)
The Los Angeles Times featured a 10-week series of free mindful eating classes hosted at the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. The sessions will be led by Megan Tancredi, a graduate student at the USC Leonard Davis School. Verdugo Hills Hospital Clinical Nutrition Manager Stephanie Wood will also
Keeping faith: How religion, spirituality sustain Long Islanders as they age (Newsday)
Newsday quoted Paul Irving, the chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging and distinguished scholar in residence at the Leonard Davis School. He discussed how faith and religion can serve as important tools for reducing social isolation in older adults. “As interesting as social
Is Intermittent Fasting the Key to Health? (Goop)
Goop featured Professor Valter Longo, who discussed the benefits of a fasting-mimicking diet and how lifestyle changes impact longevity. “Our animal and initial human research has shown that fasting (responsibly and smartly) can have positive effects on health by promoting regeneration in the body,” Longo
Does fasting really work, or is it just low calories that are beneficial? (Economic Times [India])
Economic Times (India) cited Professor Valter Longo’s research on the benefits of a fasting-mimicking diet.
Fasting diets are going mainstream — ahead of the science. Here’s why. (Vox)
Vox quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on how intermittent fasting can have long-term health benefits.