Cognitive Fitness
- Harvard Health Online Course
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This online course from Harvard Health Publishing brings you information from Harvard experts on staying mentally sharp as you age.
- Online; Self-Paced
$29.95
Certificate
Two Weeks, 2-6 Hours/Week
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Overview
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!
Learning Objectives
- Focuses on foods linked to better brainpower — including the specific fruits and veggies most likely to protect against dementia
- Reveals the importance of sleep — and the sleep stage that's most important for memory
- Shows you the importance of staying socially active — it may help delay dementia
- Explains the importance of regular exercise and how it may even help clear away plaques that contribute to Alzheimer's disease
- Helps you manage stress and explains why comfort foods are "comforting"
- dementia Challenges your brain with everything from puzzles and board games to music and travel
