Brainhealth

Center For Geriatrics

The Center for Geriatrics at UNT Health Science Center is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for older adults in Tarrant County and beyond. Through education and research, we push the boundaries of discovery as we keep patients at the center of our efforts. Training professional studies in allied fields, medical students, residents, and fellows is a regular part of our daily clinical practice. Our patients have the benefit of expertise and added attention that go along with being an academic medical center. We are helping older adults age better.

ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH

Read the latest research on Alzheimer's disease. Learn about Alzheimer's symptoms such as memory loss and senile dementia. Find out about Alzheimer's stages, causes and new treatments.

BRAINHEALTHDAILY

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HEALTH AGING

Healthy aging is a journey and a process. Read articles on treating bladder problems, slowing dementia and understanding health issues related to aging.

Pillars of Brain Health

Physical Exercise

YOUR BODY: GET MOVING. People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Exercise improves blood flow and memory; it stimulates chemical changes in the brain that enhance learning, mood and thinking. Be fit. Be smart.

Food & Nutrition

EAT SMART, THINK BETTER. You are what you eat. As you grow older, your brain is exposed to more harmful stress due to lifestyle and environmental factors, resulting in a process called oxidation, which damages brain cells. Rust on the handlebars of a bike or a partially eaten apple gives you an idea of the kind of damage oxidation can cause to your brain. Food rich in antioxidants can help fend off the harmful effects of oxidation in your brain.

Medical Health

CONTROL MEDICAL RISKS. Hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, head trauma, higher cholesterol, and smoking all increase the risk of dementia. You can control and reduce these risks. Get your annual check-up, follow your doctor's recommendations and take medications as prescribed. Get engaged in a brain healthy lifestyle for your body and your mind.

Sleep & Relaxation

REST WELL. Sleep energizes you, improves your mood and your immune system, and may reduce buildup in the brain of an abnormal protein called beta-amyloid plaque, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Practicing meditation and managing stress may help fend off age-related decline in brain health. Stay positive. Be happy.

Mental Fitness

YOUR MIND: USE IT OR LOSE IT. Mental exercise is just as critical as physical exercise in keeping your brain fit and healthy. Mental exercises may improve your brain's functioning and promote new brain cell growth, decreasing your likelihood of developing dementia. Like your muscles, you have to use your brain or you lose it.

Social Interaction

STAY CONNECTED. Leading an active social life can protect you against memory loss. Spending time with others, engaging in stimulating conversation, and staying in touch and connected with family and friends are good for your brain health. Studies have shown that those with the most social interaction in their community experience the slowest rate of memory decline.