Aging

Aging; Brain

Know the Signs of Stroke

April 1, 2025

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Dental implants: A 5-step plan to restore your teeth

March 30, 2025

Rheumatology care can age gracefully if you focus on the Geriatric 5Ms

January 9, 2025

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

October 16, 2024

Menopause is having a moment: Debunking common myths

August 2, 2024

Geriatrics COVE team makes house calls for older people – and reduces hospital readmissions

June 21, 2024

Postoperative delirium in seniors: Recognizing the symptoms, reducing the risks

Post-operative delirium affects up to 50% of older adults, causing agitation and confusion after surgery. Left untreated, it poses long-term health risks. In this MedBlog, we discuss risk factors, symptoms, and two new programs that can help prevent and manage delirium. Learn more.

Sarah Wingfield, M.D.

January 23, 2020

Aging; Men's Health; Your Pregnancy Matters

How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health?

How can a dad’s age affect fertility? Explore potential age-related risks to sperm health, pregnancy, and the baby’s future health.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D.
Heather Fisher, M.S.

October 13, 2023

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Aging; Orthopaedics

Why hip fractures require immediate treatment

UT Southwestern discusses the risks of delaying hip fracture treatment after a fall, especially for the elderly.

Megan Sorich, D.O.

January 31, 2022

Aging; Cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw: Treating bone loss triggered by drugs for osteoporosis, cancer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare effect of antiresorptive drugs for osteoporosis and cancer. But early, specialized dentistry and oral surgery can cure it.

Thomas Schlieve, D.D.S., M.D.

March 9, 2022

Aging; Mental Health; Prevention

Sleep: The real Fountain of Youth

Whether we like it or not, sleep patterns change as we age and consistently poor sleep can lead to larger health problems. UT Southwestern offers practical solutions on how you can get a better night's sleep and feel more vibrant because of it.

October 23, 2019

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