2017

PBS “NextAvenue” quoted Susan Enguídanos of the USC Leonard Davis School about end-of-life care discussions and advance directives in case of unexpected health concerns.

CNBC quoted Sebastian Brandhorst of the USC Leonard Davis School on how a fasting-mimicking diet tricks the human body. The story also cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School.

The New York Times and The Washington Post (in an Associated Press story) quoted Caroline Cicero of the USC Leonard Davis School about evacuation plans for older adults and how this group will cope with traumatic losses due to the wildfires in Northern California. “This situation has been so tragic on so many levels,” Cicero said. “Couples who have been living together for 30, 40, 50 years, especially in their 80s and 90s, definitely might have just realized this is the end. ‘There is nothing we can do, so we’ll go out together,’ which is a beautiful thing. But it’s tragic for those left behind.”

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston) featured a story on Sukkot programming and additional entertainment provided by USC Leonard Davis School student David Markovich, who traveled from Los Angeles to Houston to help with Hurricane Harvey-recovery efforts. “I’ve seen a lot of resilience in this community,” Markovich said. “Even though the residents are in an unexpected situation and have made a lot of sacrifices in order to accommodate each, they are staying positive.”

Men’s Health cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School about the health benefits of intermittent fasting.

United Press International cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School on the benefits of intermittent fasting on reducing cardiovascular risk factors.