In honor of Alzheimer's Brain & Awareness Month, here are five healthy habits that may help you retain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading 5 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
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A new center dedicated to research on longevity and healthy aging has been established at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology with a $20 million gift from Mei-Lee Ney. Continue Reading $20 million gift creates research center on longevity and aging at USC
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Recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, Youthcare offers affordable respite care for unpaid family caregivers caring for someone with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Continue Reading Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break
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USC Leonard Davis School study concludes that consumers searching for a nursing home should consider the ratings from Yelp and government sites such as Nursing Home Compare to get a complete picture of a home’s quality and care. Continue Reading Searching for a nursing home? Check multiple review sources, study…
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Related study shows the importance of discovering how to delay the onset of dementia; otherwise, more people will end up living longer with the debilitating condition. Continue Reading Education can hold off dementia, new USC-led study finds
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USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Professor Valter Longo, expert on dietary restriction and regeneration, leads team of USC and Harvard researchers looking to slow aging and prevent disease. Continue Reading New $10 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on fasting, cell regeneration and disease protection
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Examination of 20-year trends shows risk factors, and gender and age differences, decreasing among adults over 50. Researchers say medications play a major role. Continue Reading Cardiovascular Risk: Men and Women are Now Equal—and Both Improving
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Study reveals some good news, especially for men, say USC and Yale researchers. Continue Reading Older adults are experiencing “delayed aging,” better health
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The Healthy Minds Research Volunteer Corps links scientists with potential research participants of varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds from across the greater Los Angeles area. Continue Reading Research that reflects the community
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Two USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology undergraduate researchers earned prestigious awards for research focused on sex differences in cells’ ability to repair oxidative stress. Continue Reading Extraordinary undergraduate research focuses on cells’ ability to repair oxidative damage
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- Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research
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- Study: direct-to-patient educational material helps older adults reduce their benzodiazepine use
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- Celebrating Professor Emeritus Jon Pynoos
