Inquiry - The Research Magazine for The University of Texas at Arlington

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Growing Old Gracefully

Keeping America’s elderly population safe, healthy, and thriving is increasingly important as Baby Boomers age. That’s why researchers in UT Arlington’s Center for Healthy Living and Longevity, Smart Care center, and other labs focus on aiding this growing demographic.

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  Home, safe home

  Home isn’t just where the heart is—it’s also where potential hazards lie. That’s especially true for the elderly.
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  What helps the body, helps the brain

  The physical and mental benefits of exercise are documented. But can exercise save a failing memory or reverse declining cognitive function?
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  Delving into the minds of aging Latinos

  Getting older comes with physical aches and pains that are often unmistakable, but gauging emotional troubles can be a lot more challenging for patients and their doctors.
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  Reducing the risks of independent living

  If we could remain in our homes well past the advance of old age and in spite of major disabilities, we might live longer or at least enjoy a higher quality of life.
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  Q&A: Better with age

  Keeping people healthier longer is the goal of UT Arlington’s Center for Healthy Living and Longevity. Led by Assistant Professor Chris Ray in the Kinesiology Department, the center’s efforts include basic science research, evidence-based physical rehabilitation programs, and the development of innovative technologies.