The findings in fruit flies, described in an article authored by USC Davis PhD student Laura Corrales-Diaz Pomatto, may explain how Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s affect men and women differently.
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Combined with neighborhood and socioeconomic risk factors, air pollution could mean more cognitive impairment for vulnerable older adults, says USC Davis School researcher Jennifer Ailshire.
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Dr. Donna Benton, director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, shares tips on how to show appreciation for friends and family members who care for others.
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USC registered dietitian says family, friends, traditions and flavor are the recipe for success at any age.
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By making simple home modifications older adults can prevent accents, reduce health and long term care costs, facilitate caregiving and support independent living, says USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology expert Jon Pynoos.
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During November’s National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, explore what USC Leonard Davis researchers are learning about potential causes, prevention measures and treatments.
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USC Leonard Davis School Assistant Professor David Lee receives a grant from the American Federation for Aging Research for his work exploring the role of mitochondria in the aging process.
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With claims that it might cure Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and a host of modern ailments, turmeric is also the spicy subject of much scientific study. Eliot Eunchung Kwon, a master’s student in the USC Davis School’s Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity program, recently reviewed research on this ancient antidote.
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As mummies, ghosts, witches and warlocks get ready to roam the streets on Halloween, check out how scholars and students at the USC Leonard Davis School have explored untold secrets from tombs, mummies and more.
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USC Leonard Davis Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity student explains how nutrition expertise could make addiction recovery programs healthier and more effective.
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- Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research
- People with Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease
- Study: direct-to-patient educational material helps older adults reduce their benzodiazepine use
- Helping USC Eat Healthy, One Choice at a Time
- Celebrating Professor Emeritus Jon Pynoos
