Why people become more prone to distraction with age
A specific network in the brain may be to blame, according to a USC-led study on stress.
Students get hands-on experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia patients — and give caregivers a break
Youthcare, which recently partnered with the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, gives students valuable training while helping patients’ families.
Education can hold off dementia, new USC-led study finds
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.
5 things to know when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
USC social work expert answers questions to help you succeed at caring for a family member with dementia.
5 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Scientists and physicians offer tips to stay sharp in old age.
Alzheimer’s tool lets people 50 and older monitor their risk over time
Healthy people at increased risk of developing the disease could join clinical trials sooner, says director of USC therapeutic institute.
Marine at risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s raises awareness of genetic mutation
The ‘Jalisco mutation’ puts this 30-year-old father at high risk for Alzheimer’s within a decade. He aims to encourage research and genetic testing.
USC joins national group in search for signs of dementia’s onset
Consortium looks at biological factors that can predict health outcomes as part of a five-year study.
Half of all dementias, including Alzheimer’s, start with damaged ‘gatekeeper cells’
Once the cells are compromised, blood toxins can trespass into the brain and damage critical connections, USC researchers say.
Yes, it’s true: Wine is good for you — to a point
A glass or two has its benefits, such as reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease — provided you don’t overindulge. And most of us underestimate how much we drink.
Alzheimer’s that hits people in their 40s? Jalisco mutation challenges experts
These early onset Alzheimer’s patients — descendants of a common ancestor in Mexico — are often misdiagnosed.
USC, Harvard hospitals and Mayo Clinic to build national Alzheimer’s research system
New infrastructure could enable researchers to accelerate clinical trials and find new treatments for the disease, thanks to a grant from the National Institutes of Health.
The basics of biotech and why it matters at USC
Strategist Amanda Mason talks about the university’s many labs looking for cures to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and more.
Big data study at USC to investigate link between gender and Alzheimer’s risk
The National Institutes of Health-funded research at several departments will use existing data to explore the issue.
$6.7 million in grants fund research into understanding Alzheimer’s disease risk factor
Keck Medicine of USC researcher Hussein Yassine and his team will study the role of the APOE4 gene, a strong risk factor for the disease.
USC seeks a better understanding of Alzheimer’s among Latinos
Arthur Toga joins other researchers on the five-year study backed by a $12 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Alzheimer’s education takes a page from Oprah’s playbook
USC event targeting African-American seniors looks more like a TV show than an academic lecture. Experts are using text messages, too, to help teach about the disease.
The next decade could bring a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, USC expert says
Renowned researcher Paul Aisen predicts science may be close to slowing and eventually preventing the disease.
Can Alzheimer’s be stopped years before it starts?
USC is among 90 institutions testing a vaccine and oral medication to prevent or delay the disease among older people at higher risk.
Which genetic marker is the ring leader in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease?
Researchers look at two genes involved in our ability to remember things as we age.
Genetics put some older women at higher risk than men for Alzheimer’s
Women genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s are more susceptible than men between ages 65 and 75, researchers discover.
Which team approach works best for Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes?
New study at USC will compare two ways of caring for older adults with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Inspired by his grandfather, a USC student takes on the fight against Alzheimer’s
USC’s Bridging the Gaps program gives Chris Im the chance to study neuroscience and the immune system at the Keck School of Medicine.
USC ‘rock stars’ of Alzheimer’s research share latest developments
Paul Aisen, Laura Mosqueda, Arthur Toga and Berislav Zlokovic captivate Hollywood movers and shakers with update on USC’s efforts to battle the disease.