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Cognitive Fitness

Harvard Medical School via Harvard Health Online Learning

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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! (Note: This course has been updated. If you purchased the original edition, you can still access and use that course. You will need to purchase the new version in order to access the update.)

Syllabus

INTRODUCTION

  • Welcome
  • Course Overview

COGNITIVE FITNESS 101

  • Cognitive Fitness: Your Number 1 Goal
  • The Brain's Abilities and Functions
  • 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. CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN

  • Understanding Your Brain's Need to Learn New Things

STEP 5. NURTURE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

  • A Vital Link in Retaining Cognitive Health

STEP 6. MANAGE YOUR STRESS

  • Stress and Brain Health
  • Exploring Different Tools and Strategies

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Course Recap
  • Working the Six Pillars Into Everyday Life
  • Your Cognitive Future

Taught by

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, M.D., Ph.D. and Dr. Leonaura Rhodes

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