Times of India, Newsweek, and others featured a study led by Professor Daniel Nation that revealed how rapid, short-term fluctuations (beat-to-beat) in blood pressure — even when the average is normal — are linked with brain shrinkage in regions critical for memory and cognition. “Our findings show that even when... The post Beyond hypertension: The hidden blood pressure pattern tied to memory loss (Times of India) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
USC-led study finds that heartbeat-to-heartbeat blood pressure instability correlates with loss of brain tissue. The post Rapid Blood Pressure Fluctuations Linked to Early Signs of Brain Degeneration in Older Adults appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
AARP quoted Caroline Cicero in an article on how the popular ideal of successful aging — staying fit, active and disease-free — excludes millions of older adults. “A lot of [aging] has to do with luck, a lot of it has to do with genetics, and a lot of it... The post The Tyranny of Aging Well: Why the Ideal Leaves So Many Behind (AARP) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
HuffPost quoted Professor Jennifer Ailshire on what defines a “SuperAger” and the lifestyle habits tied to longer, healthier lives. “We think of SuperAgers … as people who are reaching 85 years of age, so they’re exceeding the typical or average life expectancy for … their cohort. For us, a SuperAger... The post Experts On Aging Reveal The 5 Major Habits That Will Improve Your Longevity (HuffPost) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Assistant Professor Lauren Brown aims to improve the accuracy of epigenetic clocks to better predict dementia risk in Black and Latine populations. The post Hanson-Thorell Family Research Award Supports New Study to Improve Dementia Diagnosis for All appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
MyNewsLA reports that a $6.5 million, five-year grant by the National Institute on Aging will establish the Los Angeles Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. The center is a collaboration among USC, Cedars-Sinai and UCLA. USC Leonard Davis Dean Pinchas Cohen is co-director of this initiative, stating, “This partnership...| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The National Institute on Aging has awarded a $6.5 million, five-year grant to Cedars-Sinai, USC and UCLA to create the Los Angeles Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. The post New NIA-Funded Center to Help Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
USC Annenberg Media reports that USC professor Duke Han is co-leading a $39 million NIH-funded initiative to develop an accessible, open-source digital platform for detecting Alzheimer’s-related brain changes earlier. The initiative aims to democratize cognitive assessments currently held behind proprietary tools. USC Leonard Davis faculty member Michelle Keller is also... The post USC Neuropsychologist co-leads $39M project to detect Alzheimer’s earlier (USC Annenberg Media) appeared fir...| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
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Chosun Biz quoted Caleb Finch’s commentary in eLife on new findings in naked mole rats that show negligible aging, or no increase in mortality risk with advancing years. “This is the first confirmation of a mammal whose mortality risk does not increase with age,” Finch said. The post Naked mole-rat cGAS mutation boosts DNA repair and could extend human lifespan by about 12 years (Chosun Biz) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The Good Men Project quoted Eunyoung Choi about how heat negatively affects your body at a cellular level. “The physical toll of heat might not show up right away as a diagnosable health condition, but could be taking a silent toll at the cellular or molecular level of our body,”... The post What extreme heat is doing to your body (The Good Men Project) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Career Ahead Online references the USC Leonard Davis School’s Master of Science in Applied Technology and Aging (MSATA) program as a model preparing professionals for evolving roles at the intersection of aging, senior care, and technology. The post The Future of Healthcare Careers in 2025 (Career Ahead Online) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The Master of Science in Aging Biology program equips students to explore the cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying aging, as well as big data approaches that can unlock new strategies for preventing and treating age-related diseases. The post USC Leonard Davis Launches New Master of Science in Aging Biology appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
NewsBreak featured an article on species that seem to defy aging. The article references work by Caleb Finch exploring “negligible senescence” and mechanisms that enable these organisms to maintain biological function far longer than typical. The post The Tortoises and Fish That Live for Centuries Without Aging (NewsBreak) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Medscape discusses new concerns around polypharmacy in midlife and the risks posed by taking five or more medications. USC Leonard Davis School faculty member Michelle Keller is quoted as recommending that physicians regularly review patients’ full medication lists—including over-the-counter supplements—to identify prescriptions that may no longer be necessary. The post Patients Piling on the Pills in Middle Age: Are They Needed? (Medscape) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of ...| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Country & Townhouse discusses “The Longevity Diet,” the nutrition plan developed by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School, explaining its foundations in plant-based eating, periodic fasting, and lifestyle practices shown to support healthspan and reduce disease risk. The post What Is the Longevity Diet? (Country & Townhouse) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
USC study: people in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show faster biological aging than residents of cooler regions.| USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
