Forbes quoted Jon Pynoos of the USC Leonard Davis School on how minimalism can benefit older adults with dementia.
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Archive: September 2019
Course examines what prosperity looks like throughout life
In the freshman seminar course GESM 131g, "Prosperity Across the Lifespan," Min-Kyoung Rhee and students explore the diverse aspects of success, lifespan and human development.
Researchers Urge a Broader Look at Alzheimer’s Causes (Duke Blog)
Duke Blog recently quoted Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School on a study he co-authored about the Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome, a framework that aims to understand how environmental factors can affect the genetic and non-genetic risks of AD and related dementias.
Walking, friendship and tiramisu: Genoa’s centenarians share secrets of longevity (The Guardian)
The Guardian quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the factors that play a significant role in the longevity of centenarians living in Genoa, Italy.
Earning a Master’s in Gerontology Before Medical School
Rahil Khasgiwale chose a Master of Science degree program at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology before pursuing his medical degree so that he would be prepared to tackle cutting-edge issues related to aging.
Can our environment play a part in the development of Alzheimer’s? (KPCC-FM)
KPCC-FM featured research from Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School on how environmental factors interact with genetic factors to increase or reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease. “Nobody had pulled this together, and that’s what our contribution is: to get people to recognize and
National Suicide Prevention Week: Social connectedness makes a difference at all ages
During National Suicide Prevention Week, Professor Elizabeth Zelinski discusses the need for better mental health supports for older adults.
Environmental Factors in Gene-Environment Interactions are Part of New Approach Proposed for Studying Alzheimer’s (NBC Los Angeles)
NBC Los Angeles featured research from Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School on how environmental factors interact with genetic factors to increase or reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease. “We propose a new approach to comprehensively assess the multiple brain-body interactions that contribute to
Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact.
Is It Time to Start Testing Presidential Candidates for Cognitive Decline? (Vice)
Vice quoted Elizabeth Zelinski of the USC Leonard Davis School on the correlation between age and mental skills, and how cognition should be assessed along with other routine health matters during presidential physicals.