Findings suggest the rare variant prevents Alzheimer’s onset by clearing away amyloid-beta buildup in long-lived carriers of APOE4, the gene most strongly associated with disease risk. Continue Reading Study: Newly Discovered Beneficial Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Appears to Help Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers Live Longer, Stay Sharper and Represents a New…
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International collaboration of USC and Max Planck Institute for Human Development investigates the role of noradrenaline and dopamine in memory loss. Continue Reading Study: Neurotransmitters are Involved in Memory Aging in Different Ways
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Francesca Falzarano is an assistant professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School. Her research is inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver to her parents and explores how to improve the mental health and well-being of family caregivers, including through the use of technology. Continue Reading Assistant…
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Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows. Continue Reading Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer’s?
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Dementia diagnoses increased after Medicare Advantage (MA) began calculating plan payments to account for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a recent USC study. Continue Reading Study: Dementia Diagnoses Increased after Medicare Risk Adjustment
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How the sexes age differently, and what that might mean for scientists, doctors and patients. Continue Reading One Size Doesn’t Fit All
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The Gerontology Enriching Medicine, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (GEMSTEM) to Enhance Diversity in Aging program supports the next generation of gerontology researchers. Continue Reading Supporting the Future of the Field
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How the sexes age differently, and what that might mean for scientists, doctors and patients. Continue Reading Passion, Hard Work & Determination
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The breathing exercise sessions involved inhaling for five seconds, exhaling for five seconds, and repeating the sequence for 20 minutes twice daily. Continue Reading Breathe Deep, Defend the Brain
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Alexandra Gleysteen spent a career producing television news stories. With a master’s in gerontology, she’s working to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in women. Continue Reading Television Producer Earns Master of Arts in Gerontology to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
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