Each body part ages differently, but they also influence each other
News Medical - 02-Jul-2024Lifestyle and chronic diseases play a role, with the brain acting as a central hub
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The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles — a global center for arts, technology and international business. It is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 21 exceptional academic schools and units. USC’s Health Sciences campus houses renowned specialized care and research in cancer, stem cell and regenerative medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine. The university is the largest private sector employer in the city of Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region.
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University of Southern California (USC) News
Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives
New Scientist - 26-Apr-2024People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing
Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans
News Medical - 13-Feb-2024Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments
Novel robotic system measures arm use for better therapy in stroke patients
Tech Xplore - 28-Nov-2023AI to track arm movements after stroke, helping survivors regain strength and independence
Hevolution Foundation allocates over $20 Million to promote aging research through HF-AGE grant program
Live Forever Club - 23-May-2023Nine innovative projects, spread over seven US institutions, set to receive funding
Amazonian tribe with healthier brains reveal basics of healthy ageing
USC news - 26-May-2021Healthy diet and lifestyle of Tsimane slowed brain atrophy, lowering the risk of Alzheimer's & dementia
Breathing polluted air may increase your risk of dementia
Alzforum - 10-Dec-2020Breathing fine particles can shrink your brain; there may be other causes too
Abortion drug mifepristone may help extend the lifespan
Longevity Technology - 24-Jul-2020Gains in fruit flies and roundworms give insights to extend human health and lifespan
Humanin is a regulator peptide of healthspan and lifespan
Science Daily - 24-Jun-2020Longer life results in less offspring - sounds like the ideal compromise to me!
Studies find link between dementia and air pollution
Alzforum - 22-May-2020Air pollution could account for 10% of dementia cases worldwide
Burnout due to chronic workplace stress will make your heart beat irregularly
Huffington Post - 14-Jan-2020Don't fall into unhealthy habits, have a reliable support system
Scientists Boost Human Memory With a Brain Implant
Futurism - 14-Nov-2017Memory prosthesis implanted in 20 volunteers with epilepsy. Device collected data on their brain...
‘USC Longevity’ app predicts how long you’ll live
Korea Biomed - 31-Oct-2017USC researchers have developed a mobile application that will predict how long you’ll live. The ...
Science of ageing and the quest for longer, healthier life
Science - 08-Oct-2013Exploring the benefits and challenges of extending human lifespan
