Researchers across USC have joined forces to uncover the connection between the air we breathe and lifelong brain health. Continue Reading Your Brain on Air Pollution
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This Earth Day, USC Leonard Davis experts share why caring for the environment can help people have healthier lifespans. Continue Reading Healthy Planet, Healthy Aging
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Studying neural stem cells could shed light on how environmental aspects interact with genetic risk factors for dementia, says University Professor Caleb Finch. Continue Reading How Does Air Pollution Influence Alzheimer’s Risk?
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for international collaboration and effective solutions for challenges posed by aging populations. Continue Reading Aging as a Global Issue
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USC researchers say their studies on air pollution and cognitive decline — one involving humans and one with mice — provide evidence that cleaner air may reduce risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Continue Reading Clean Air Matters for a Healthy Brain
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Associate Professor of Gerontology and Sociology Jennifer Ailshire joins Professor George Shannon to discuss the impacts of air pollution, global aging and how factors like location and education can influence the way we age. Continue Reading Associate Professor Jennifer Ailshire: the impacts of air pollution, location and education on the way…
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University Professor Caleb Finch proposes a new model to describe how small changes in cells can contribute to significant differences in lifespan. Continue Reading Beyond genes and environment, random variations play important role in longevity
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Having walkable cities, good transit and the opportunity to work and connect would be good for residents of all ages. Continue Reading How can cities adapt to the needs of their aging populations?
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The “Alzheimer’s Exposome” framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact to more fully illustrate disease risk. Continue Reading The Big Picture
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USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact. Continue Reading Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
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