Scientific American spoke to Eileen Crimmins about how the risk of cognitive decline shows a surprising drop in some countries.
Professor Emeritus James E. “Jim” Birren, the founding dean of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and an aging research pioneer considered by many to be the father of modern gerontology, passed away on January 15, 2016 at the age of 97.
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Ten $3000 scholarships will be available to qualified USC applicants for the new Psychology of Aging course in Herzliya, Israel.
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The course, which will start in May and be taught by USC psychology of aging expert Mara Mather, is the first of a set of programs created by the Davis School and IDC Herzliya.
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Next semester, new sections of Special Topics in Gerontology (GERO 499) allow students to explore the intersections of aging with the media, spirituality, innovation, and more.
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PhD in Gerontology student Jeanine Yonashiro-Cho honored by the Gerontological Society of America for her presentation on forensic characteristics of intentional injuries in older adults.
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USC Leonard Davis study proposes a new explanation of why experiencing shocking or exciting moments can either improve or impair the memories surrounding them.
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USC PhD in Gerontology student Catherine Pérez wins two prestigious poster awards for her study of health disparities and the “Hispanic Paradox.”
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Research cooperation between USC, the American Geriatrics Society, and the SCAN Foundation highlights that “well-being” is about more than just the absence of disease; it’s also about letting personal values and preferences drive health and care.
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Phenomenon observed in worms suggests that mothers are biologically hardwired to sacrifice their health to produce future generations, if needed.
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- Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research
- People with Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease
- Study: direct-to-patient educational material helps older adults reduce their benzodiazepine use
- Helping USC Eat Healthy, One Choice at a Time
- Celebrating Professor Emeritus Jon Pynoos
