Think Science: Dementia in South Texas

Texas Public Radio will partner with UT Health San Antonio to serve the community at the next Think Science live program, sharing the latest information about the connections between brain and body health and new developments in the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The event features presentations by experts from UT Health San Antonio and an opportunity for audience members to ask questions of researchers to learn more about how to stay mentally agile and fit throughout life. Think Science will be at 7 p.m. June 7 at the UT Health San Antonio Long Campus, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. To register, click here.

Topics will include:

Stroke: What are the risk factors for it, including diabetes?

Why do Hispanics have a higher risk for dementia? Is it genetics, environment, lifestyle?

What new treatments are there for dementia — and how can we get them faster?