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Super-agers: What are their secrets to long-lasting memory, stamina?

Why do some 80-year-olds face memory loss and physical limitations while others seem to be as sharp as they were in their 50s or 60s? UT Southwestern explores the phenomenon of super-agers and looks closely at their common traits.

Caring for someone with dementia: Tips for reducing the stress

Communication challenges are a major contributor to dementia caregiver burden. Explore strategies to improve communication and manage difficult behavior.

PeriPAN: Getting pregnant and postpartum women mental health care faster

Our Ob/Gyns and psychiatrists are teamed up in PeriPAN, a new state pilot program to provide quicker mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women.

Bipolar disorder: Myths vs. realities about the chronic mood swings

Bipolar disorder affects 7 million U.S. patients but still is often misunderstood. Two experts separate myths from facts and discuss treatment options in this MedBlog.

Caregiver burden: Easing the physical and mental toll

Millions of adults who care for aging loved ones are at risk of burnout. UT Southwestern discusses closing the gaps between caregiving and geriatrics.

Coping with crisis fatigue: 7 tips to ‘keep calm and carry on…’

Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we have been dealing with a steady stream of health, political, racial, and financial crises. UT Southwestern provides 7 tips to help you keep calm and carry on amid the drama.