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Owing it to Yourself

SCL Fellow: Christopher Bryan Mentor: Gregory M. Walton, Assistant Professor of Psychology By most estimates, the majority of Americans are not saving enough for retirement, even though they understand the consequences. A major factor in this, according to Center on Longevity Fellow Christopher Bryan, is that “People tend to see their future selves as a… Read more Owing it to Yourself

A Molecular "Odometer" for Aging

Fellow: Adolfo Sanchez-Blanco Mentor: Stuart Kim, PhD, Professor of Developmental Biology and of Genetics and, by courtesy, of Chemical and Systems Biology SCL Fellow Adolfo Sanchez-Blanco begins presentation of his work with pictures of two Cadillacs. If you are choosing to buy one, how can you tell which will last longer? Although they look identical,… Read more A Molecular "Odometer" for Aging

10/20/2011 - Long life passed down through generations

Although long life can be inherited, it doesn’t necessarily happen through the genes. A new study conducted by Center on Longevity faculty affiliate Anne Brunet shows that the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of long-lived roundworms live five to six days longer than usual even though they no longer carry the genetic mutations that caused their grandparents’… Read more 10/20/2011 - Long life passed down through generations

10/17/2011 - Early Retirement

The decision of whether or not to retire early is one to be considered carefully, and planning for an early retirement is a must. “It’s never too soon to begin planning for your retirement,” says Margaret Dyer-Chamberlain, managing director for the Stanford Center on Longevity. However, many people have questions about what to expect and… Read more 10/17/2011 - Early Retirement

10/17/2011 - For Older Job Seekers, An Even More Difficult Road

Though some people have had success landing jobs in recent months, millions of Americans are still out of work. But many older people are finding it particularly difficult to get hired. Some say age discrimination is a key factor working against them. Listen to/read the full story at NPR

10/11/2011 - U.S. Assisted Living Model To Be Tried In China

Two Seattle-based companies plan to open the first American-operated senior facility in China. Chinese families used to rely on children and grandchildren to care for aging parents, but people are working long hours, and options for senior care are limited. Center on Longevity affiliate Karen Eggleston is interviewed by NPR’s Steve Inskeep. Listen to the… Read more 10/11/2011 - U.S. Assisted Living Model To Be Tried In China

10/10/2011 - Forgetfulness at an early age is rarely a sign of early dementia

Memory lapses can be aggravating, frustrating and even embarrassing. I also find them slightly nerve-racking, given that I have watched several relatives and family friends struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. But the truth is that occasional memory blips in your 30s — and even 40s and 50s — rarely signal a serious problem, says Susan Lehmann… Read more 10/10/2011 - Forgetfulness at an early age is rarely a sign of early dementia

10/10/2011 - New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise

Alzheimer’s disease drug, gantenerumab, may help lower levels of amyloid plaque in the brains of people with the disease, an early clinical trial indicates. The new study, which appears online Oct. 10 in theArchives of Neurology, is among the first to show the effects of an anti-amyloid drug in humans with Alzheimer’s disease, but experts… Read more 10/10/2011 - New Alzheimer's Drug Shows Early Promise

10/3/2011 - Carnegie Mellon announces Liskov and Klemmer will receive Katayanagi Prizes in Computer Science

Scott Klemmer, associate professor of computer science at Stanford University, where he co-directs the Human-Computer Interaction Group, will receive the Katayanagi Emerging Leadership Prize. This honors a researcher who demonstrates leadership promise in the field. It includes a $5,000 honorarium. Klemmer is a Center on Longevity faculty affiliate. Read the full article at PhysOrg.com

Lynn Westphal

Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Interests: Infertility; fertility preservation; oocyte cryopreservation; Director, Stanford University Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship Program; Director, Ovum Donation and Gestational Carrier Programs; Director, Women’s Health, Stanford University Email: lynnw@stanford.edu Phone: (650) 498-7408 Address: Stanford University Medical Center 300 Pasteur drive Stanford, California 94305 Website: http://med.stanford.edu/profiles/Lynn_Westphal/