USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Join us tomorrow at 4-5pm PDT for our third GeroConnect session, The Business of Longevity: Future of AI, Policy and Innovation.

Hear from experts, students, alumni, and an admission counselor about groundbreaking research and diverse degree paths to support your career goals.

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In a recent Health article, Berenice Benayoun emphasized that is about more than fertility, explaining that declining estrogen and progesterone levels are linked to increased risks of heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.

Can You Delay Menopause? Experts Explain What's Actually Possible People may look to trendy treatments like rapamycin and red light therapy to help delay menopause, but the science behind ovarian aging is complicated.

The New York Times featured Francesca Falzarano in a story about how to encourage connection between grandparents and grandkids.

“Research shows that relationships are built through many small moments of connection,” she said. “The style of communication doesn’t cheapen the interaction.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/29/well/grandparents-grandchildren-connect-texts.html

In a recent Nature article, USC Leonard Davis dean Pinchas Cohen discussed the promise and limitations of experimental peptides, highlighting his research on MOTS-c and the lack of clinical evidence supporting many compounds marketed in the wellness industry.

Is the peptide craze backed by science? The promise behind the hype Peptide injections are the hottest trend in wellness. Researchers say enthusiasm for these unregulated drugs has got ahead of the science.

Join us tomorrow at 4-5pm PDT for our second GeroConnect session: Mid-Career Momentum for New Environments and Reinvention.

Hear from experts, students, alumni, and an admission counselor about groundbreaking research and diverse degree paths to support your career goals.
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Yahoo quoted Valter Longo in an article on lifestyle changes, including nutrition, to maximize longevity. Longo’s research suggests that eating a diet that consists of lots of plants and fish and little red meat is associated with a longer life. A diet that includes sufficient but low levels of protein helps to prevent aging acceleration by altering the expression of certain genes associated with the breakdown of our bodies, Longo said. He also noted that this changes around age 65, when more protein is needed.

Read more: https://ca.style.yahoo.com/living-a-long-time-isnt-just-about-good-genes-4-lifestyle-changes-that-can-improve-your-longevity-100007916.html

Living a long time isn't just about good genes. 4 lifestyle changes that can improve your longevity. Can your lifestyle help you live longer? According to one Oxford University study, the answer is a resounding, "yes."

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. It affects more than 7 million Americans — a number projected to double by 2060. This article, which first appeared in Trojan Family Magazine on May 26, 2026, is the fourth in the series “USC United Against Alzheimer’s: Collaborating in Research and Care,” which illustrates how USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s.

https://gero.usc.edu/2026/05/28/usc-alzheimers-caring-connections/

From investment banking to health care, a senior living degree helped shape an unexpected career path in longevity care.

USC Leonard Davis MASLH alumnus Ilian Grigorov discovered a passion for longevity clinics while studying senior living hospitality — and found a network of fellow alumni advancing healthy aging around the world.

“It was fantastic to dive into senior living academically while also developing these services in Bulgaria and Greece,” Grigorov says. “USC has not only given me a prestigious degree. I also feel I'm part of a community of professionals dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health as they age.”

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Ilian Grigorov, MASLH, Establishes Legacy as a Leading Health and Longevity Advocate in Southeast Europe USC’s MASLH program helped Bulgarian health care executive, Ilian Grigorov, learn about senior living. It also inspired him to enter the field of longevity care.

This four-part series explores advancing the field of aging and preparing you to lead in enhancing older adults' lives. Hear from experts, students, alumni, and an admission counselor about groundbreaking research and diverse degree paths to support your career goals.

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Los Angeles Times quoted Susan Enguidanos in a column on hospice fraud. “The biggest complaint,” she said of consumer reviews of hospice organizations on Google and Yelp was that hospice staff didn’t show up as much as expected. “They said they would come,” Enguidanos said, paraphrasing a typical response, “and they just didn’t show up.” The column was widely republished, including in Yahoo, AOL, and MSN.

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Commentary: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice Choosing the right hospice service can be confusing. How to avoid scams and make the best choice.