Vitality Magazine Fall 2025 - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

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50th Anniversary Issue
Celebrating 50 years of achievement and shaping the future of aging for individuals, families, and societies everywhere.
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A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School
A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School
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More Than Just Genes: Many Factors Affect How Fast We Age
More Than Just Genes: Many Factors Affect How Fast We Age
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Tech and Aging: Innovative Insights for the Future
Tech and Aging: Innovative Insights for the Future
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The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy
The Davis Family: A Creative, Compassionate Legacy
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USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
USC Andrus Volunteers: Sharing Their Time, Telling Their Stories
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USC Leonard Davis Alumni Embrace the Unexpected
USC Leonard Davis Alumni Embrace the Unexpected
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Vitality Fall 2025 FoB
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
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Hanson-Thorell Family Research Award Supports New Study to Improve Dementia Diagnosis for All
Hanson-Thorell Family Research Award Supports New Study to Improve Dementia Diagnosis for All
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How Much of Aging is a Roll of the Dice?
How Much of Aging is a Roll of the Dice?
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New AI Model Measures How Fast the Brain Ages
New AI Model Measures How Fast the Brain Ages
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New Gift Establishes Adam Will Prize in Arts and Healthy Aging
New Gift Establishes Adam Will Prize in Arts and Healthy Aging
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New NIA-Funded Center to Help Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
New NIA-Funded Center to Help Older Adults Live Longer, Healthier Lives
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Rapid Blood Pressure Fluctuations Linked to Early Signs of Brain Degeneration in Older Adults
Rapid Blood Pressure Fluctuations Linked to Early Signs of Brain Degeneration in Older Adults
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Study: Iron Plays a Major Role in Down Syndrome-Associated Alzheimer’s Disease
Study: Iron Plays a Major Role in Down Syndrome-Associated Alzheimer’s Disease
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Study: Mindfulness Meditation Can Sharpen Attention in Adults of All Ages
Study: Mindfulness Meditation Can Sharpen Attention in Adults of All Ages
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Trojan Undergrads Spend Summer Immersed in Life-Changing Research
Trojan Undergrads Spend Summer Immersed in Life-Changing Research
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U.S. Dementia Costs to Exceed $780 Billion This Year, USC-Led Research Finds
U.S. Dementia Costs to Exceed $780 Billion This Year, USC-Led Research Finds
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USC Leonard Davis Launches New Master of Science in Aging Biology
USC Leonard Davis Launches New Master of Science in Aging Biology
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Who Carries and Uses Naloxone in the U.S.?
Who Carries and Uses Naloxone in the U.S.?
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