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
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 learn about 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.
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
