KTLA-TV featured a study by Andrei Irimia at USC Leonard Davis on two indigenous Amazonian communities and how their lifestyles promote healthy brain aging.
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National Science Foundation News interviewed Assistant Professor Andrei Irimia and other researchers at USC on the development of a new artificial intelligence model that more accurately captures brain age. This study could result in earlier detection of Alzheimer's and other cognitive diseases and provide important information about how quickly our…
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KPCC's AirTalk interviewed Donna Benton on the best practices for communicating with people who have dementia.
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The daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities closely resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.
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Irma Gonzalez found mentors who believed in her. They helped her find the dual master’s program in gerontology and social work and her ideal career path.
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The National Council on Aging partnered with the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to develop a series of resources that feature home modification and home safety programs, assessment tools, and funding sources for families and professionals.
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Shannon became a gerontology educator and researcher at age 64 following an acting career that spanned 30 years.
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The Statesman featured a study led by postdoctoral researcher Eric Klopack on how social stressors can contribute to immune systems appearing to be older.
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Yahoo News quoted Valter Longo from an interview with LA Times on how dry fasting could have long-term health consequences.
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Woman’s World featured Valter Longo on the benefits of intermittent fasting.