Forks Over Knives covered Mara Mather’s research on breathing exercises to reduce Alzheimer’s risk factors. “We know the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems influence the production and clearance of Alzheimer’s-related peptides and proteins,” Mather said. “Nevertheless, there’s been very little research on how these physiological changes in aging might be contributing to the factors that make it conducive for someone to develop Alzheimer’s disease or not.”
LAist Radio (KPCC-FM) spoke with Research Associate Professor Donna Benton about caring for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s, and on how to make the transition to care facilities easier and more comfortable for older adults.
Los Angeles Times featured the career and university path of USC Ostrow and Leonard Davis student Somkene Okwuego. The columnist also spoke with several faculty members on the importance of gerontology and preparing students to work with older adults.
PsyPost and MSN featured Professor Mara Mather on her work showing breathing exercises could reduce levels of peptides associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
“I was interested in whether inducing slow oscillations in heart rate during slow paced breathing would help increase clearance of amyloid beta from the brain…I hypothesized it could do so as the practice induces some of the features of deep sleep – slow physiological oscillations and low noradrenergic activity – that have been identified as promoting clearance of brain waste” said Professor Mather.
Sacramento Bee recently featured Professor Valter Longo’s research on the benefits of wheat germ.
Longo’s research shows early evidence that the wheat germ compound, spermidine, can replace “old or damaged parts of your cells with new versions.”
LA City View 35 featured an ongoing partnership between the Department of Aging, The Loop Village, and faculty and students from the USC Leonard Davis School. The virtual classes teach seniors the importance of nutrition and how to eat healthier.
Los Angeles Times published a letter from Professor of Psychology and Gerontology Gerald Davison on mental health professionals’ role in the development of therapy chatbots.
LA Weekly wrote an article about the life and memorial of the late Instructional Associate Professor George Shannon.
Yahoo Life, Miami Herald. Parade and MSN spoke with Cary Kreutzer of USC Leonard Davis on the best foods for longevity.
BizNews interviewed Valter Longo about the potential health benefits of the fasting-mimicking diet.
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