What you'll learn
Focuses on foods linked to better brainpower — including the specific fruits and veggies most likely to protect against dementia
Explains the importance of regular exercise and how it may even help clear away plaques that contribute to Alzheimer's disease
Reveals the importance of sleep — and the sleep stage that's most important for memory
Helps you manage stress and explains why comfort foods are "comforting"
Shows you the importance of staying socially active — it may help delay dementia
Challenges your brain with everything from puzzles and board games to music and travel
Course description
Wondering if you can affect your brain health, memory, and cognitive function? Learn in our course about simple lifestyle changes you can make to optimize your cognitive fitness—and stay mentally sharp!
Course Outline
Introduction
- Welcome
- Course overview
Cognitive Fitness 101
- Cognitive fitness: Your number 1 goal
- Functions of the brain
- Anatomy of the brain
- How the nervous system works
- How to test your cognitive function
- How cognitive function is shaped over a lifetime
Medical Conditions that Affect the Brain
- A multiplicity of internal and external factors
Step 1: Eat a Plant-Based Diet
- Emphasize fruit, vegetables and legumes
Step 2: Exercise Regularly
- Consider both cardio fitness and strength training
Step 3: Get Enough Sleep
- It's critical for establishing long-term memory
Step 4: Manage your Stress
- Exploring different tools and strategies
Step 5: Nurture Social Connections
- A vital link in retaining cognitive health
Step 6: Continue to Challenge your Brain
- Understanding your brain's need to learn new things
Summary
- Working the six steps into everyday life
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Price
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Duration
2 weeks long
Registration Deadline
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Price
$30
Duration
2 weeks long
Registration Deadline
Available now