This Earth Day, USC Leonard Davis experts share why caring for the environment can help people have healthier lifespans.
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Category: Environment
How Does Air Pollution Influence Alzheimer’s Risk?
Studying neural stem cells could shed light on how environmental aspects interact with genetic risk factors for dementia, says University Professor Caleb Finch.
Aging as a Global Issue
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for international collaboration and effective solutions for challenges posed by aging populations.
Clean Air Matters for a Healthy Brain
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.
Associate Professor Jennifer Ailshire: the impacts of air pollution, location and education on the way we age
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.
Beyond genes and environment, random variations play important role in longevity
University Professor Caleb Finch proposes a new model to describe how small changes in cells can contribute to significant differences in lifespan.
How can cities adapt to the needs of their aging populations?
Having walkable cities, good transit and the opportunity to work and connect would be good for residents of all ages.
The Big Picture
The “Alzheimer’s Exposome” framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact to more fully illustrate disease risk.
Researchers propose the “Alzheimer’s Disease Exposome” to address overlooked environmental risks
USC and Duke researchers say the framework illustrates how environmental and genetic factors interact.
Unraveling the Origins of Heart Disease
University Professor Caleb Finch is helping us understand the relationships between aging, our genes and our environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.