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Vitality Magazine Fall 2025

The newest issue of Vitality Magazine is out! In this issue, we’re celebrating 50 years of achievement and shaping the future of aging for individuals, families, and societies everywhere.

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Study: Email Reminders Boost Use of Database for Safe Prescribing

Study: Email Reminders Boost Use of Database for Safe Prescribing

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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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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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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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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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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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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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USC Leonard Davis Alumni Embrace the Unexpected

USC Leonard Davis Alumni Embrace the Unexpected

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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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MSG Graduate Rigo Saborio Is a Fierce Advocate for Older Adults in Marginalized Communities

MSG Graduate Rigo Saborio Is a Fierce Advocate for Older Adults in Marginalized Communities

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Lesley Holmes Brings Joy and Healthy Food to Board and Care Home Residents

Lesley Holmes Brings Joy and Healthy Food to Board and Care Home Residents

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