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50 YEARS OF USC LEONARD DAVIS

Vitality Magazine Fall 2025

The newest issue of Vitality Magazine is out! In this issue, we’re celebrating 50 years of achievement and shaping the future of aging for individuals, families, and societies everywhere.

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Helena Chui, professor and chair of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
First-Ever USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium Emphasizes Innovation, Care and Community Partnership

First-Ever USC Asian Health and Longevity Symposium Emphasizes Innovation, Care and Community Partnership

Variety of Mediterranean healthy foods based on legumes, fish, vegetables, fruits and grains in the shape of a heart
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Mitochondrial Signals Linked to Heart and Brain Health

Mediterranean Diet May Boost Mitochondrial Signals Linked to Heart and Brain Health

An illustration of the top view of the brain highlighting its inner workings.
Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Within a Decade?

Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease Within a Decade?

Concept illustration by Rapheal Williams showing how the gut microbiome affects ovarian health.
Fecal Transplants from Older Mice Significantly Improve Ovarian Function and Fertility in Younger Mice

Fecal Transplants from Older Mice Significantly Improve Ovarian Function and Fertility in Younger Mice

banner for Holding the Pieces film featuring a still from the film of the cast
Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s

Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s

Pinchas Cohen and Kelvin Yen
USC Leonard Davis School Researchers Rank Among Most Cited Scientists in the World

USC Leonard Davis School Researchers Rank Among Most Cited Scientists in the World

CALM Conference 2026
Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers

Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers

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The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy

The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy

Dan Hutcherson with office hallway in the background
Financial Gerontologist Seeks Meaning in Work, Academia and Volunteerism

Financial Gerontologist Seeks Meaning in Work, Academia and Volunteerism

banner for Holding the Pieces film featuring a still from the film of the cast
Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s

Alumna-Produced Film Portrays How Love and Resilience Guide a Black Family Through Challenges of Alzheimer’s

Berenice Benayoun portrait by Stephanie Kleinman
Bérénice Benayoun Shares Perspective on the Future of Aging Research

Bérénice Benayoun Shares Perspective on the Future of Aging Research

Larissa Tiede
Former Marketing Professional Wants to Create a New Model for Senior Living

Former Marketing Professional Wants to Create a New Model for Senior Living

Vitality Fall 2025 Cover

Vitality Fall 2025

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Magazine cover of Vitality Winter 2023/24 issue with Marilou and Mark Hamill sitting side by side smiling. Header in circle says "Role Models" with subheader "Marilou and Mark Hamill share their thoughts on aging well and why 'there's no greater gift than education.'"

Vitality Winter 2023-2024

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Vitality Magazine Fall 2022 cover, with Thad Mosley holding a wooden sculpture he's made. Header in circle says "Secrets of SuperAgers" with subheader "A new project aims to provide life lessons from the people who are redefining old age."

Vitality Fall 2022

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Cover of Vitality Magazine Fall 2021 issue with illustration of world globe stand

Vitality Fall 2021

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March 26, 2026

People 65 and older can get better with age, study shows. This is the key. (Washington Post)

March 25, 2026

This Muscle Is the Unsung Hero of Longevity (New York Times)

March 24, 2026

Microproteins Linked to Heart and Brain Health Elevated by Mediterranean Diet (Inside Precision Medicine)

March 23, 2026

Are peptides the future of self-service medication? (LAist’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle)

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