With deteriorating health, particularly brain health, occurring at a global level, this course introduces you to methods for maximizing your brain's fitness through nutrition, exercise, meditation, and sleep. We'll debunk popular myths about prescribed practices for overall health and then uncover studies from the last few decades revealing practical routines and interventions that are proven to help improve the brain. You'll also get a glimpse at the brain's structure and common brain functions, as well as a "prescription" each week of tips for improving your brain's health.
Biohacking Your Brain's Health
Biohacking Your Brain's Health
Instructor: Karima Benameur, MD
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this first week, you'll get a simple primer on the brain before diving into the history of nutrition and landmark studies on certain diets that can improve brain health.
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13 videos5 readings2 assignments
During our second week, we'll uncover what exercise does to the brain (including physical and mental exercises) and look at human and animal research that provides us with these insights.
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7 videos2 readings2 assignments
For our third week, we'll uncover the neuroscience behind meditation and mindfulness and recognize the effects of meditation on brain activity and brain structure.
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8 videos3 readings2 assignments
In this final week, we'll look at how sleep works as an active process in the brain, assess the effects of sleep deprivation, and consider helpful practices for improved sleep and brain health.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments
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MP
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Reviewed on Apr 1, 2020
Very interesting subject.Some aspects not explained and some not mentioned in terms of the brain structure, neurotransmitters and hormones. But overall very good. Thanks very much
CG
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Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Good course but unfortunately requires payement for tests which was not disclosed at the start of I wouldn't have bothered. Please take this as completed because I'm NOT paying.
DM
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Reviewed on May 8, 2019
Very enjoyable, good information presented in an easy to digest manner. A few errors, slips of tongue that should have been caught before publishing, but they are not common.
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