Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Harvard University

Living Long, Living Well: Aging with Flourish

Harvard University via YouTube

Start learning Write review
CodeSignal Ad

2,000+ Free Courses with Certificates: Coding, AI, SQL, and More

Learn More → Scrimba Ad

Free courses from frontend to fullstack and AI

Learn More →

Overview

Google, IBM & Meta Certificates – 40% Off
One plan covers every Professional Certificate on Coursera.
Unlock All Certificates
Explore the biology of aging and learn practical strategies for living a long, healthy life in this 57-minute Longwood Seminar from Harvard Medical School. Delve into the physiological changes that occur as we age, including brain changes and Alzheimer's disease. Gain insights from geriatricians on maintaining quality of life in later years. Discover cutting-edge research on aging, including calorie restriction, genes that slow down aging, and the role of "traffic cop genes." Examine controversial findings and discuss the future of aging research, including the decreasing cost of genome sequencing. Gain valuable knowledge to help you age with flourish and make the most of increased life expectancy.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Alzheimers Disease
Brain Changes
Pathophysiology
Quality of Life
Treatment
geriatricians
immortality
Heterogeneity
Dr David Sinclair
Calorie restriction
Aging is not just wear and tear
Genes that slow down aging
Traffic cop genes
Traffic cop gene
Mice
Data from my lab
A controversial paper
Future of aging research
Cost per genome

Taught by

Harvard University

Tags

Reviews

5.0 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews

Start your review of Living Long, Living Well: Aging with Flourish

  • Profile image for Ane Caroline Lima Da Silva
    Ane Caroline Lima Da Silva
    BEM DIDÁTICO, HÁ COISAS NAS QUAIS EVOLUÍMOS E OUTRAS NAS QUAIS OBSERVAMOS COMO ALGO GROTESCO AO SE FALAR DEMENCIA
  • Profile image for Ajah Benjamin N
    Ajah Benjamin N
    This causes offered wonderful practical insight on aging well and I feel more prepared for this stage of life
  • ALICE WANJIKU MATU-MAINA(HSC)
    1
    Great insights on aging. All 21 topics have enriched my understanding and appreciation of current achievements and challenges associated with the aging docket. Deep verifiable research done will help current and future generations. Good to note t…
Start learning

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Sign up for free
Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.