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Cognitive Fitness 
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Cognitive Fitness
 at 
Harvard University 
Overview

This online course from Harvard Health Publishing brings you information from Harvard experts on staying mentally sharp as you age

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

2,100

Mode of learning

Online

Schedule type

Self paced

Difficulty level

Beginner

Course Level

UG Certificate

Cognitive Fitness
 at 
Harvard University 
Highlights

  • The self-paced nature of the course will allow learners to access it at their convenience
  • This course is offered by HARVARD University
  • Topics will be covered: HEALTH, MEDICINE, WELLNESS
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Cognitive Fitness
 at 
Harvard University 
Course details

Skills you will learn
What are the course deliverables?
  • 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
More about this course
  • In this online course from Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard experts bring you a 6-step plan for boosting brain health and cognitive fitness. In this course you will learnabout cognitive reserve ?? the brain's ability to find alternate ways of doing something and how it can help fight the brain changes associated with dementia and other brain diseases. Plus, you'll find out how you can boost your own cognitive reserve and buffer memory loss by challenging your brain
  • Every tip, technique, and fascinating fact is explained by our experts through engaging slides, charts, and interactive learning tools. You'll get quizzes, downloadable, printable worksheets, games, puzzles, and lots more to help motivate you to keep your mind and memory sharp for life

Cognitive Fitness
 at 
Harvard University 
Curriculum

Introduction

Cognitive Fitness 101

Medical Conditions that Affect the Brain

Step 1: Eat a Plant-Based Diet

Step 2: Exercise Regularly

Step 3: Get Enough Sleep

Step 4: Manage your Stress

Step 5: Nuture Social Connections

Step 6: Continue to Challenge your Brain

Summary

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Cognitive Fitness
 at 
Harvard University 
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