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

The recording from our recent Science Luncheon with Dr. Binu Thomas is now available. Learn how common health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure can affect brain health and aging. 👉Watch the lecture here: youtu.be/fY4qXl-L1kA?... #ScienceLuncheon #Neuroscience #BrainHealth

This Black History Month, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black leaders and scholars whose work continues to shape science, knowledge, and progress. Honoring history helps guide the future we build together. #BlackHistoryMonth #CVL #LifelongLearning #Science

You might’ve missed this powerful conversation: The Science of Remembering with Dr. Charan Ranganath 🧠 We dig into why forgetting is actually part of how the brain works—and how emotion, stress, and aging shape what we remember. Check it out here: open.spotify.com/episode/5llQ...

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

We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Denise C. Park, founder of CVL, passed away on Sunday, Feb 1. A pioneering cognitive neuroscientist, mentor, & leader, Dr. Park shaped the study of memory, aging, & the brain. Read the full remembrance here: cvl.utdallas.edu/in-memory-of-dr-denise-c-park/

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

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

Ever wondered how we learn new places, remember routes, and navigate the world as we age? Join our next Science Luncheon with Liz Chrastil (UC Irvine) to learn human spatial navigation, exploring aging, hormones, and brain circuitry. tinyurl.com/2pnvzyxd #CVL #UTDallas

✨ Coming up soon! The Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium explores adolescent brain development with leading researchers. 👉 Register to attend: tinyurl.com/4us3mrj2 #CVL #UTDallas #Neuroscience #AdolescentDevelopment #BrainHealth

As National Hobby Month wraps up, it’s a good reminder that shared activities support mood, strengthen social connection, and keep our brains engaged. Making time for what you enjoy, especially with others, can play a meaningful role in lifelong brain health. #NationalHobbyMonth #CVL #BrainHealth

🚨 Weather Closure Update 🚨 UPDATE: Due to continued inclement weather, the closure for all in-person activities at the CVL has been extended to include Tuesday, January 27, and Wednesday, January 28. Please stay safe and warm, and stay tuned for further updates.

📣 New Date Announced: The Science Luncheon with Dr. LoBue has been rescheduled. The lecture will now take place on Monday, April 27, at noon.

🚨 Weather Closure Extension 🚨 UPDATE: Due to continued inclement weather, the closure for all in-person activities at the Center for Vital Longevity has been extended to include Tuesday, January 27, in addition to Monday, January 26. Please stay safe and warm, and stay tuned for further updates.

🚨🚨 Due to inclement weather, Monday's Science Luncheon with Dr. Christian LoBue event is postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

🚨 Weather Closure Notice 🚨 Due to inclement weather, the Center for Vital Longevity will be closed for all in-person activities on Monday, January 26. Please stay safe and warm!

2026's #InternationalDayofEducation highlights the power of youth in creating more inclusive learning environments. At #CVL, undergrads and grad students are an integral part of our community, and their education and development are central to our mission. #YouthInEducation#UTD

🧭 NEW episode out! Ever wondered how your brain knows where you are? Dr. Steven Weisberg explains why some people have a natural sense of direction, how navigation changes with age, and whether it can be trained. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/0Z5o...

Kicking off our Spring Science Luncheon Series with Dr. Christian LoBue, Ph.D., Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor at UTSW Medical Center to discuss noninvasive brain stimulation and its potential to improve cognitive deficits 👉 RSVP: tinyurl.com/tkd28hj5

Caring for your brain doesn’t always require big changes. Just everyday activities that engage the mind support well being and lifelong vitality, which is central to CVL’s mission. #NationalHobbyMonth #January #CVL #UTDallas

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. His vision of equity, dignity, and opportunity continues to inspire reflection and action. In observance of the day, CVL will be closed on Monday, January 19. #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #CVL #UTDallas

🧠New episode coming next week! Our guest is Dr. Steven Weisberg, a cognitive neuroscientist who studies spatial navigation behavior. We talk about why some people are better navigators, what’s happening in the brain when we navigate, & much more! youtu.be/Pg3kktSkDc8

In a previous episode, clinical neuropsychologist and attorney Dr. Daniel Marson discusses the decline of financial capacity in cognitive aging and dementia—insights that remain highly relevant today. If you missed it, listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5I2v...

Check out our Spring 2026 lineup!

Making time for what you enjoy helps keep the mind active. Hobbies support creativity, focus, and curiosity at every stage of life shaping lifelong vitality. National Hobby Month is the perfect time to lean into what you love. #NationalHobbyMonth #January #CVL #UTDallas

Start your year by revisiting one of our older episodes 🎙️ Dr. Muireann Irish shares how dementia changes memory, imagination, and joy. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0iuX...

Our Science Symposium brings together diverse perspectives on adolescent brain development, from emotion and motivation to social context and mental health. Join the conversation! Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/neuroscien... #ScienceSymposium #CVL #BrainHealth #HarvardUniversity #UTD #UTSW

January is National Hobby Month. It’s a great time to do what you love and reconnect with the things that feel most like you. This month, we’re celebrating the everyday activities that keep us curious, engaged, feeling our best, and support lifelong brain health. #NationalHobbyMonth #CVL #UTDallas

Closing out the year with gratitude for our community and research that advance brain health. We’re excited for 2026 with Science Symposium and Spring Lectures are on the way. Stay tuned! The Center reopens on January 5. #CVL #UTDallas #HappyNewYear #2026

Happy Holidays from the Center for Vital Longevity! Thank you for being part of our journey. We hope you find time to slow down, relax, and spend joyful moments with your loved ones. Please note that the Center will be closed from December 22 to January 2 #CVL #UTDallas

As we wrap up the year, we’re happy to announce that we’re now on LinkedIn. Follow us and stay connected with us! www.linkedin.com/company/cvl-...

In our latest episode, Dr. Beatriz Luna explains how adolescent brain development drives impulsivity, risk-taking, and independence—and what this means for teen mental health and support. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4Udn...

New Episode Alert! Is it fair to label teens as impulsive or reckless? Dr. Luna, a leading expert on adolescent brain development, joins us to explain why impulsivity and risk-taking are normal—and even essential—for learning and independence. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4Udn...

New episode dropping this week! We chat with Dr. Beatrice Luna, a leading expert in developmental neuroscience, about the teenage brain and the science behind teenage impulsivity, emotional intensity, and risk- taking. #neuroscience #podcast #neurologic #psychology #cvl #utd

ICYMI: Here's a recording of today's talk www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5ae... @sebastianshorn.bsky.social @kendraseaman.bsky.social @kimberlychiew.bsky.social @colleencfrank.bsky.social @zitamayer.bsky.social @cvlneuro.bsky.social

The CVL Showcase recording is now available to watch! Tune in here: youtu.be/XxsEvGTrZi0 Catch fresh insights from Marco Pipoly, along with rapid-fire presentations from our graduate researchers. #UTDallas #CVL #WigNeuroimagingLab #ScienceLuncheon #BrainHealth #CognitiveAging

Today’s the day! Our final Science Luncheon of the semester kicks off at 12 PM with a special CVL Research Showcase featuring Marco Pipoly, and graduate student presenters. Join us here: tinyurl.com/35e94cjb #UTDallas #CVL #WigNeuroimagingLab #ScienceLuncheon #BrainHealth #CognitiveAging

Why do some things stick in memory while others fade? Next Tue, Dec 9, Alan Castel (UCLA) will be presenting in @motcogmeet.bsky.social online talk series on “Memory Selectivity in Younger and Older Adults: A Value-Directed Remembering Approach.” 1/ Join us! (link below)

🎟️ Tickets Are Now Open! Join our 2026 Science Symposium highlighting the latest research on adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development. Scan the QR or secure your spot here: tinyurl.com/335x75az #Neuroscience #UTD #CVL #ScienceSymposium

We're closing out the Fall 2025 Science Luncheon series with a CVL Research Showcase! Happening Monday, December 8, 2025 | 12–1 PM RSVP to attend in person: tinyurl.com/tu7fnefy #UTDallas #CVL #WigNeuroimagingLab #ScienceLuncheon #BrainHealth #CognitiveAging

Earlier this year, we sat down with Dr. Shayna Rosenbaum to explore a powerful intersection: memory, aging, and the choices that shape our future. 🧠⏳ Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/74og... #Neuroscience #CognitiveAging #MemoryScience #BrainHealth #DecisionMaking

Catch the recording of Dr. Nichole Lighthall’s insightful talk from yesterday’s Science Luncheon! She shared fascinating insights on how our brains adapt, learn, and make choices as we age. ▶️ Tune in here: youtu.be/iQI87eKzFvA?... #CVL #UTDallas #UniversityofCentralFlorida

Join us today with Dr. Nichole Lighthall from the University of Central Florida, as she explores “Decision Making in Aging Across In-Person and Digital Contexts.” Happening at 12 PM: tinyurl.com/4j6snftj #ScienceLuncheon #CVL #UTDallas #UniversityofCentralFlorida

Grateful for our incredible community of researchers, students, and supporters who make our work possible each day. Wishing everyone a warm, restful, and joyful holiday! 🍂 Please note, our offices will be closed on November 27–28 for the #Thanksgivingholiday. #CVL #UTDallas

Save the date! Join us Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for the Neuroscience of Adolescent Social and Affective Development Symposium. This free, public event will be held at the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering & Science Building. Stay tuned for registration details!

Join Dr. Nichole Lighthall, for next Science Luncheon, who will present “Decision Making in Aging Across In-Person and Digital Contexts.” Happening Monday, Dec 1, 2025 @ 12:00 PM RSVP to join us in person: tinyurl.com/bdh2n5a3 #CVL #UTDallas #UniversityofCentralFlorida

In this earlier episode, we chat with Dr. Elizabeth Davenport about what youth football and Alzheimer’s can teach us about head impacts and brain health. A sharp look at imaging, injury, and neurodegeneration. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3lC6... #Neuroscience #BrainHealth #CTE #TauDelta

Alzheimer’s touches more than memory, it touches lives. 💜 This month and beyond, let’s support those affected and keep the conversation on brain health going. #NationalAlzheimersDiseaseMonth #CVL #UTDallas #BrainHealth