An imbalance in social support—whether someone provides more support than they receive or vice versa—is associated with worse psychological health, according to a study led by Gerontology PhD candidate Diana Wang.
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STAT featured a program by the USC Leonard Davis School and Kingsley Manor – a Hollywood area retirement home – that allows select gerontology students to benefit from free rent and food in exchange for living at the Manor.
Annual symposium on aging research hosted by the USC Davis School showcases how physical and social environments impact aging in Los Angeles and beyond.
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On National Health Care Decisions Day April 16, take the opportunity to talk to family members about discuss living wills and end-of-life preferences in a comfortable, loving setting, says Associate Professor Susan Enguidanos.
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The fellowship will support PhD in Gerontology student Carly Roman as she researches the psychological benefits of generativity, the feeling of contributing to another’s well-being.
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Commonly used cancer drugs known to increase blood sugar appeared to also increase chemotherapy-related cell damage in mice, raising possible risks for cancer patients taking similar drug combinations; fasting or glucose reduction reversed the increase in toxicity.
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Consumer Reports quoted Carin Kreutzer of the USC Leonard Davis School on how certain foods can reduce inflammation.
Sarah Wong awarded 2nd place in the Biological Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology poster category during the NSF Emerging Researchers National Conference.
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USC Davis School Vice Dean and James E. Birren Chair in Gerontology is recognized with the 2017 Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award from the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
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Healthline featured a study by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the benefits of intermittent fasting for people with diabetes. According to Longo’s research, implementing a “fasting-mimicking” diet on a regular basis can possibly reverse the effects of diabetes on the pancreas. The study was also covered by Science Alert.
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