USC Leonard Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen addresses key audience in Tokyo.
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Category: Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Affects Men and Women Differently
Professor Christian Pike’s research on sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease could help inform how we might one day prevent and treat it.
For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, thoughtful design can have big impact
New research reinforces the value of designing to maximize natural light, especially for aging adults with a variety of health issues, say USC architecture and gerontology experts.
Studying connections between brain injuries and dementia
Assistant Professor Andrei Irimia explores why some people who suffer a traumatic brain injury face an increased risk of dementia while others don't.
Brendan Miller earns young investigator award from Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
Brendan Miller is a neuroscience PhD student in the Cohen Lab. Miller, who recently earned a Young Investigator Award from Alzheimer’s Los Angeles (ALZLA), spoke to us about his research studying mitochondrial mutations in Alzheimer’s disease. Q: What are you hoping to discover? A: We
New research reveals a mitochondrial gene that protects against dementia and other diseases of aging
New research from USC has uncovered a previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
$11 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on air pollution and Alzheimer’s
A new NIA program grant awarded to USC researchers focuses on understanding air pollution’s effects on the brain.
5 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
In honor of Alzheimer's Brain & Awareness Month, here are five healthy habits that may help you retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break
Recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Youthcare offers affordable respite care for unpaid family caregivers caring for someone with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Education can hold off dementia, new USC-led study finds
Related study shows the importance of discovering how to delay the onset of dementia; otherwise, more people will end up living longer with the debilitating condition.