This report presents the case for Longevity Cities to tackle the challenges of global population aging. The Milken Institute Future of Aging, alongside Upali Nanda, PhD, and Harris Eyre, MD, PhD, introduce a five-pillar framework, which urges action to optimize environmental exposures, promote brain health, enhance urban livability, leverage emerging technologies, and prioritize equity. The authors stress the intricate link among climate change, health, and longevity, emphasizing the need for innovative cross-sector solutions. The framework underscores the economic impact of brain health, the role of technology in personalized health care, and the significance of community engagement.
The call for Longevity Cities extends beyond policy to include cultural richness, community involvement, and innovative financing models. This report provides a concise blueprint for a future where cities prioritize health and longevity on a global scale.
Today, the Milken Institute announced the launch of the Women’s Health Network to serve as a global collaborative to collate, elevate, and advance existing and new efforts across the women’s health ecosystem. The Milken Institute has also...
The 26th annual Milken Institute Global Conference convened the best minds in the world to tackle its most urgent challenges and realize its most exciting opportunities. Throughout the four-day event, our health teams curated nearly three...
The collapse of US foreign assistance is an opportunity to build a more prosperous world. Once the world’s largest donor, the United States has slashed funding for the US Agency for International Development, President’s Emergency Plan for...
More than 53 million people provide unpaid care for loved ones, with 61 percent also holding paid jobs. Family caregiving impacts financial stability, career progression, and overall well-being.
With inflation easing and the US economy experiencing continued growth, the turbulence triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic is now largely behind us. In this post-pandemic landscape, metropolitan areas remain the hubs of economic activity.
The Honorable Bernie Sanders Chairman HELP Committee United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Bill Cassidy, MD Ranking Member HELP Committee United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Robert P. Casey, Jr. United...
This report covers the alarming reality of maternal mortality in the United States, where the maternal mortality ratio (number of maternal deaths per 100,000 births) stands as one of the highest among Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Howard Fillit, MD Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Howard Fillit, MD is a geriatrician, neuroscientist, and innovative philanthropy executive, who has led the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation...
LOS ANGELES—The Milken Institute today released the third edition of its " Best Cities for Successful Aging" report and index, a collaboration between the Institute's Center for the Future of Aging and its Research Department. The report...