Supported by a new grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, Professor Christian Pike explores a key Alzheimer’s gene and how it disproportionately impacts women.
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Adults 65 years and older watch more traditional TV than any other age group. See our expert's picks for the best portrayals of issues relevant to primetime’s prime audience.
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Treatment tips from USC Davis Dean Emeritus Ed Schneider, an expert in geriatrics, long term care and overuse of drugs in the aging population.
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A new electronic planning and messaging system aims to help family caregivers not only help their loved ones but also take better care of themselves.
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Kelvin J. A. Davies, an international expert on free radicals and oxidative stress, was elected as a fellow of Academia Europaea, Europe’s academy of humanities, letters and sciences earlier this year, with the official induction ceremony taking place during the academy's annual conference in Cardiff, Wales June 26-30, 2016.
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According to a new study, as time becomes more limited, people tend to focus more on their emotional goals, says lead author and Davis School Professor Mara Mather.
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Jon Pynoos’ connection with a 73-year-old leads to a life of helping aging adults and people with disabilities.
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GERO 493, "Longevity and Death among Ancient and Modern European Populations," provided students a look at ancient and modern cultures in terms of longevity, health behaviors and end of life practices.
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A low-calorie fasting-like diet, plus chemotherapy, enables the immune system to recognize and kill skin and breast cancer cells, according to a new study in mice led by Professor Valter Longo. A second study on human patients shows that fasting is safe and may protect against chemotherapy’s side effects.
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Inaugural study abroad course held in partnership with IDC Herzliya provided valuable perspectives on aging psychology as well as once-in-a-lifetime experiences, students say.
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