Adam Piore with MIT Technology Review detailed his experience with the ProLon fast-mimicking diet and featured comments from its inventor, Professor Valter Longo.
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Archive: August 2019
How to Find an Apartment as a Senior (U.S. News & World Report)
U.S. News & World Report quoted Jon Pynoos of the USC Leonard Davis School on how to find an apartment to rent as a senior citizen.
Older Adults, Compared To Younger Adults, Prefer To View World Through Positive Filter (KJZZ-FM)
KJZZ-FM featured research from lead author Briana Kennedy of the USC Leonard Davis School and colleagues on how older adults view their world through a positive filter, compared to younger adults. “We found older adults were biased toward positive information, but tended to filter out the negative and
Robotic Pets: A Senior’s Best Friend? (IEEE Pulse Magazine)
IEEE Pulse Magazine quoted Elizabeth Zelinski of the USC Leonard Davis School on the challenges of using robotic pets with older adults.
USC Leonard Davis School Launches Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality
First-of-its-kind program prepares senior living professionals to address a growing population and changing consumer demands.
A Passion for Research Leads to Gerontology PhD
As USC Biology of Aging Ph.D student Juan Bravo watched his own parents age, he realized he wanted to do something that would help other older adults cope with age-related illnesses.
Older Adults Pay Less Attention to Negative Information
Researchers have found that, even when quickly processing a series of images, older adults prioritize positive information.
Providing Care for Latino Caregivers in Los Angeles
The USC Family Caregiver Support Center, AARP, and 211 LA collaborate to give Latino caregivers in Los Angeles County the support they need.
The Fasting Cure Is No Fad (Wall Street Journal)
The Wall Street Journal cited research from Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the link between fasting and cancer.
We Asked Real Dietitians If Beyoncé’s 22 Days Diet Plan Would Actually Work (Vice)
Vice quoted Carin Kreutzer of the USC Davis School on a plant-based diet plan promoted by Beyoncé.