CNN quoted Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the difficulties associated with ensuring study patients follow strict caloric restrictions.
STAT featured a program by the USC Leonard Davis School and Kingsley Manor – a Hollywood area retirement home – that allows select gerontology students to benefit from free rent and food in exchange for living at the Manor.
Journalist Peter Bowes interviewed USC Leonard Davis School Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving for his Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) Podcast. In the interview, Irving explains why he considers aging, along with climate change, to be the “great challenge of the 21st century”. He also discusses the Milken Institute’s upcoming global conference, ‘Building Meaningful Lives,’ taking place in Los Angeles from April 30-May 3, 2017.
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School about the benefits of a “fasting mimicking diet” on the body’s response to diseases.
Journalist Peter Bowes interviewed Caroline Cicero for an episode of his Live Well and Master Aging podcast featuring a program where senior citizen reenact iconic scenes from famous movies. Dr.Cicero explained why this could promote longevity by focussing on aspects of life such as socialization, participation and inclusion.
The Guardian (UK) interviewed Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School about his research linking fasting-mimicking diets to anti-aging and disease treatment.
KPCC-FM (in a Kaiser Health News story) highlighted research by Susan Enguídanos of the USC Leonard Davis School on the positive impact palliative care can have on reducing the number of hospitalizations for older adults. The story noted Enguídanos recently received a $5 million grant in partnership with Blue Shield of California to continue to study the impact of outpatient care on hospitalization rates. “The climate has changed for palliative care,” said Enguídanos.
Kaiser Health News quoted Associate Professor Susan Enguídanos on the benefits and cost-effectiveness of palliative care programs. The story also appeared in Washington Monthly.
Consumer Reports quoted Carin Kreutzer of the USC Leonard Davis School on how certain foods can reduce inflammation.
Nautilus cited research by Eileen Crimmins of the USC Leonard Davis School on the how long Americans could expect to live without a disability.
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