The Huffington Post (UK) cited research by Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School and Jiu-Chiuan Chen of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and colleagues that linked environmental factors to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Research from the USC Leonard Davis School and Stanford finds that caregivers make up the largest group of abusers and suggests targeted interventions might help reduce cases.
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Raw Story noted a 2015 study by Cleopatra Abdou of the USC Leonard Davis School on the adverse effects of healthcare stereotyping.
Older adults can benefit from following the advice we give to kids, says USC Davis School Professor Edward Schneider.
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Men’s Health quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School about the possible health benefits of intermittent fasting.
Two recent awards both recognize Professor Kelvin Davies of the USC Davis School of Gerontology for a lifetime of scientific achievement.
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PBS’ “Next Avenue” quoted Kathleen Wilber of the USC Leonard Davis School on how the signs of elder abuse are not always apparent.
Could a healthy diet spare people who have an Alzheimer's gene from developing the disease? USC Leonard Davis School researchers suggest the issue deserves further study since they found mice carrying a genetic risk factor for the disease quickly developed brain plaques after 12 weeks on a poor diet.
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NPR’s “All Things Considered” highlighted USC Leonard Davis School student Leon Watts, who is 66 and works to modify homes in Los Angeles for older adults. “When you can’t ski anymore, you don’t golf anymore, your friends aren’t around anymore, and your kids have grown up and they’ve gone, the only familiar thing in a person’s life is their home,” Watts said. The story also quoted George Shannon of the USC Leonard Davis School about the unique perspective Watts brings to the classroom.
Real Simple quoted USC Leonard Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen on why daily, moderate exercise is a proven preventative measure against diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
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