Health and Wellness

An analysis of vital statistics and the U.S. Health and Retirement Survey led by University Professor Eileen Crimmins reveals a drop in the dementia rate among men and women 65 and older.

What helps her live longer might be harmful to him, according to a new study led by Professor John Tower of the USC Davis School of Gerontology and the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

USC Leonard Davis study proposes a new explanation of why experiencing shocking or exciting moments can either improve or impair the memories surrounding them.

Phenomenon observed in worms suggests that mothers are biologically hardwired to sacrifice their health to produce future generations, if needed.

A study led by USC Davis School of Gerontology scientists reveals that the gene variant, ApoE4, has different effects on men and women diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s.

A review led by Davis School Professor Kelvin Davies has found that a small amount of oxidative stress can actually be good for you.

The study, written by Morgan Levine PhD '15 and USC University Professor and AARP Professor of Gerontology Eileen Crimmins, was published in the Journals of Gerontology, Series A and was featured in the Washington Post.

Popular medical dramas make resuscitation look twice as effective as in real life—and it may influence real patient decisions, according to a new USC Davis study.

USC Davis Assistant Professor Tara Gruenewald shares data from the first-ever large-scale study on how an intergenerational civic engagement program improves older adults’ perceptions.