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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USC Leonard Davis supporters Marilou and Mark Hamill share their thoughts on aging well, their advice to younger people, and why “there’s no greater gift than education.” Continue Reading Role Models: Marilou and Mark Hamill on Healthy Aging
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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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Diet interacts with genetics and impacts the way we age. Here’s what USC researchers are finding out about nutrition and healthy aging. Continue Reading Eat Well, Age Well
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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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USC Leonard Davis School researchers advocate for caregivers and new policies to support them. Continue Reading Crafting a Caregiving Safety Net
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Beneficial variant is a mitochondrial microprotein that could be key to developing future pharmaceutical interventions. Continue Reading Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies
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Looking back at the top stories and highlights from this year. Continue Reading Looking back at 2023
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