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Mar 05

Assistant Professor Francesca Falzarano: Improving the health and well-being of family caregivers

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Podcast

Francesca Falzarano is an assistant professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School. Her research is inspired by her personal experience as a caregiver to her parents and explores how to improve the mental health and well-being of family caregivers, including through the use of technology. Continue Reading Assistant…

Feb 20

Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans

By Beth Newcomb Fasting, Featured, Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Research

USC study shows how cycles of a fasting-mimicking diet reduce insulin resistance, liver fat, immune system aging, and biological age in clinical trial patients. Continue Reading Fasting-Like Diet Lowers Risk Factors for Disease, Reduces Biological Age in Humans

Feb 16

USC Leonard Davis School Black History Month Event Features Traditions Passed Down from Generations Before

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Diversity, Featured, Nutrition, School Culture

Event celebrates the power of Black music, food and family ties. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School Black History Month Event Features Traditions Passed Down from Generations Before

Feb 16

Hearty Food and Healthy Aging

By Beth Newcomb School Culture, Student Profile, Students

For chef and USC Leonard Davis student Jordyn Roberson, feeding the community and studying aging is a satisfying combination. Continue Reading Hearty Food and Healthy Aging

Jan 31

Aristotle statue located at Stageira of Greece (birthplace of the philosopher)

Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer’s?

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Research

Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows. Continue Reading Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer’s?

Jan 29

Study: Dementia Diagnoses Increased after Medicare Risk Adjustment

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy

Dementia diagnoses increased after Medicare Advantage (MA) began calculating plan payments to account for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a recent USC study. Continue Reading Study: Dementia Diagnoses Increased after Medicare Risk Adjustment

Jan 11

One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Diversity, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Research

How the sexes age differently, and what that might mean for scientists, doctors and patients. Continue Reading One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Jan 11

Role Models: Marilou and Mark Hamill on Healthy Aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Giving, Lifespan Health, Pop Culture

USC Leonard Davis supporters Marilou and Mark Hamill share their thoughts on aging well, their advice to younger people, and why “there’s no greater gift than education.” Continue Reading Role Models: Marilou and Mark Hamill on Healthy Aging