Headshot of Dr Barbara Bendlin
Another Monday, another chance to learn something new.
Today at 12 PM, join Dr. Barbara Bendlin as she dives into how gut health may be linked to aging and Alzheimer’s, an area of research that’s rapidly evolving.
Meeting link: tinyurl.com/2xzhut9a
#CVL #ScienceLecture #UTDallas
Nothing but competition and sportsmanship at our Intramural Basketball Champ Night!
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #HealthyComets #Basketball
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Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Meet the Expert Dr. Barbara Bendlin The University of Wisconsin Madison
Next week, Dr. Barbara Bendlin from University of Wisconsin Madison, shares emerging research on the connection between the gut microbiome, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Join us on Monday, March 30th at 12 pm!
Event details: tinyurl.com/y372uday
#CVL #ScienceLecture #UTDallas
Headshot of Dr. Linda Zhang
Dr. Linda Zhang will present “Neurocognitive Development in Context: Longitudinal Insights from Computational Modeling and Person-specific Methods.”
💻 Join the meeting: tinyurl.com/y4stnkf5
#ScienceLuncheon #CVL #UTDallas
Brain Awareness Week While you sleep, your brain strengthens memories and clears waste, helping it stay healthy and function well. Logo: Center for Vital Longevity
As Brain Awareness Week 🧠 comes to a close, it’s a good reminder that caring for our brains also means giving them time to rest. Quality sleep supports memory, learning, and overall brain health.
#BrainAwarenessWeek #UTDallas #CenterForVitalLongevity
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Meet the Expert Headshot of Dr. Linda Zhang University of Michigan
Our Science Luncheon continues with Dr. Linda Zhang presenting Neurocognitive Development in Context: Longitudinal Insights from Computational Modeling and Person-specific Methods.
March 25 | 12–1 PM
Event link: tinyurl.com/3fnwnacm
#ScienceLuncheon #CVL #UTDallas
Brain Awareness Week Although it's only 2% of your body weight, your brain uses about 20% of your body's energy to keep billions of neurons communicating. Logo: Center for Vital Longevity
🧠Our brains are constantly working behind the scenes, powering every thought, movement, and memory. Understanding how our brain functions helps us better appreciate our cognitive health.
#BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainHealth #UTDallas #CenterForVitalLongevity
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Meet the Expert Dr. Kane Heidi The University of Texas at Dallas
Our closest relationships can shape our long-term health. At our next Science Luncheon, Dr. Heidi Kane (UT Dallas) will explore the science behind connection and health across the lifespan.
📅 Mar 23 | 12–1 PM
🔗 tinyurl.com/634hb87x
#CVL #ScienceLuncheon #UTDallas
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Happy St. Patrick's Day! May luck always find you!
Wishing everyone a happy and bright St. Patrick’s Day. 🍀
May a little luck, good health, and meaningful moments find you today and throughout the year.
#CVL #UTDallas #StPatricksDay
Brain Awareness Week Your brain can rewire itself throughout life, meaning every new skill or experience physically strengthens neural connections. Logo: Center for Vital Longevity
It’s Brain Awareness Week🧠
Throughout the week, we’re sharing simple insights about brain and cognitive health to help you learn more about the organ that shapes how we think, learn, and live.
#BrainAwarenessWeek #UTDallas #CenterForVitalLongevity
The AC will have NO hot water from March 14-17th. Please check our website for more details.
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #update
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Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Hello Spring!
While campus takes a well-deserved pause for Spring from March 16 to 22, the Center for Vital Longevity will remain open and operating as usual. Wishing everyone a restful and joyful week. Enjoy the season. 🌸
#Springbreak #CVL #UTDallas
Our Spring Break hours (posted on our website) will start this Friday!🌸🕖
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #springbreak
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Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Women's History Month March 2026
This Women’s History Month, CVL celebrates the women advancing brain health through research and those working behind the scenes to make our programs, events, and discoveries possible.
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInScience #CVL #UTDallas
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Women's History Month Headshot of Professor Chandramallika Basak
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Women's History Month Headshot of Professor Kristen Kennedy
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Women's History Month Headshot of Professor Noa Ofen
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Women's History Month Headshot of Professor Karen Rodrigue
This Women’s History Month, we’re featuring our remarkable women faculty whose hard work, intelligence, and dedication drives CVL forward. Today, we simply take a moment to recognize their commitment and the impact of what they do every day.
#Women'sMonth #March #CVL #UTDallas
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity National Employee Appreciation Day Our strength is our people
This National Employee Appreciation Day, we’re proud to recognize the people who make CVL more than a workplace, a community. Their consistency, teamwork, and commitment keep CVL moving forward and growing every day.
#EmployeeAppreciationDay #CVL #UTDallas
Spring 2026 Public Lecture Exploring Human-Robot Interactions for Older Adults with Wendy Rogers, PhD from University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM CST Davidson- Gundy Alumni Center Scan QR Code to register
Tickets are live for Spring Lecture with Dr. Wendy Rogers presenting human-robot interactions and technology designed to support older adults.
📍 April 29 | Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center
🎟 Scan the QR code or register here: tinyurl.com/4bmen9ky
#CVL #SpringLecture #UTDallas
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Science Symposium QR code: Visit our website
Cognitive Health for Life
Our Science Symposium was a success, with attendees engaged in thoughtful conversations about adolescent development, cognition, emotion, and mental health. We are grateful to our speakers, partners, and the incredible community who made this event such a success.
#CVL #UTDallas #ScienceSymposium
Intense rallies by students at our Single Table Tennis Tournament!🏓
Congratulations to Sourav Sarkar on being an Intramural Champion!🏆
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #Intramurals #tabletennis
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Check our class schedule on our website!
Be sure to check out Circuit Blast starting next week on Mondays & Wednesday from 3:15-4pm.
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets
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Research Scientist Dr. Mingzhu Hou
Research Scientist - Dr Qin Yin
Dr. Mingzhu Hou and Dr. Qin Yin are going live today at 12:00 PM.
Join here: tinyurl.com/yyv262af
Learn how about brain activity and eye movements to mapping memory processes within the medial temporal lobe.
#CVL #UTDallas #ScienceLuncheon #BrainHealth
Happy Rec Day, Comets! We would like to highlight our Singles Billiards Tournament from this past weekend to celebrate!🎱🎊
Congratulations to Rishab Data on being an Intramural Champion! 🏆
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #Intramurals #billiards
Logo: Center for Vital Longevity Meet the Expert, Dr. Mustapha Bouhrara, National Institute of Aging
Next Monday, Dr. Mustapha Bouhrara will join us for a #ScienceLuncheon on Progress in Understanding Aging and Dementia: MRI Physics, Biomarkers, and White Matter Health.
Event Details: tinyurl.com/5n6cbrvj
🍽️ RSVP required for in-person attendance only!
#CVL #UTDallas
Last week, we had our 4v4 Xtreme Dodgeball Tournament in a small court but intense competition!🤾🏻🔴
Congratulations to the Beijing Ducks on being Intramural Champions!🏆
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #Intramurals #volleyball
Join us at 12 PM for today’s #ScienceLuncheon with Dr. Binu Thomas (#UTSW). Learn how common conditions like diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure can affect brain health and aging.
👉 Tune in: tinyurl.com/53vtcnkj
#CVL #UTDallas #Neuroscience #BrainHealth
Attend our next #ScienceLuncheon with Dr. Binu Thomas as he discusses Metabolic & Vascular Influences on Brain Function 🧠
Monday, Feb 9 | 12:00 PM
Details: tinyurl.com/m6pz4rrz
#CVL #UTDallas #UTSW #Neuroscience #BrainHealth
The recording from our recent #ScienceLuncheon with Dr. Liz Chrastil is now on live 🎥
Explore how learning, memory & brain circuitry support spatial navigation—and how aging and hormones shape these skills.
👉 Watch here: youtu.be/Wnqp3eqdwCg
#CVL #UTDallas #UCIrvine #Neuroscience #BrainHealth
Kicking off our 2026 Spring Intramurals, we had our 3v3 Short Court Volleyball tournament last week.🏐
Congratulations to the Volleyball Churgers on being Intramural Champions!🏆
#UTDallas #UTDUREC #YDoUrec #healthycomets #Intramurals #volleyball
Going live in 2 hours ⏰
Join Liz Chrastil, PhD at 12:00 PM for our #ScienceLuncheon as she explores how we learn places, remember routes & navigate the world 🧠
Catch the talk here: tinyurl.com/2bak6hje
#CVL #UTDallas #UCIrvine #ScienceLuncheon #Neuroscience #BrainHealth
UPDATED class times! Free GroupX classes start TODAY. No sign ups required! Be sure to have your UT Dallas mobile app ready to check in.
#UTDallas #YDoUrec #healthycomets #utdurec #groupx #groupfitness #fitnessgoals
