Course Summary
Learn how to biohack your brain's health with this course. Discover unconventional methods to improve your cognitive function, memory retention, and overall mental wellbeing.Key Learning Points
- Understand the science behind biohacking and how it relates to brain health
- Discover lesser-known techniques to optimize your brain function
- Learn practical strategies to improve your memory retention and cognitive abilities
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Neuroscientist
- USA: $82,000 - $138,000
- India: INR 6,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- Biohacker Consultant
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €40,000
- Mental Health Therapist
- USA: $45,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of biohacking and how they can be applied to brain health
- Discover unconventional techniques to optimize your cognitive function and memory retention
- Learn practical strategies to improve your overall mental wellbeing
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of neuroscience and brain function
- Interest in unconventional methods for improving brain health
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Optimizing Brain Health
- Biohacking 101
- Memory Mastery
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dave Asprey
- Dr. Daniel Amen
Related Books
Description
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.
Outline
- Nutrition and the Brain
- Course Introduction
- Structural Anatomy of Our Brains
- Functional Anatomy of Our Brains
- Neurological Diseases & Nutritional Health
- The History of Nutritional Research, 1950s-1980s
- The History of Nutritional Research, 1980s-Present
- What Happens When We Eat
- Insulin Resistance & Effects on the Brain
- The Myth About Supplements
- The Mediterranean Diet
- The Ketogenic Diet
- Intermittent Fasting
- Your "Prescription"
- Course Outline and Grading Information
- Brain Structure & Brain Activity [Handout]
- Nutritional Research & Global Health
- Insulin Resistance
- Diet Resources
- Practice
- Week 1
- Exercise and the Brain
- The Physiology of Exercise
- Animal Studies
- Healthy Brains
- Impaired Brains
- Cognitive Training
- [OPTIONAL] Interview with Dr. Lydia Fazzio
- Your "Prescription"
- Physical Inactivity, Mice, BDNF
- Physical & Cognitive Exercise
- Practice
- Week 2
- Meditation and the Brain
- Meditation & Mindfulness
- The Scientific Study of Meditation
- Meditation & Brain Structure
- Meditation & Brain Activity
- Meditation, Emotions, & the Immune System
- The Benefits of Meditation
- [OPTIONAL] Interview with Dr. Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi
- Your "Prescription"
- What Is Mindfulness?
- Meditation's Effects
- Meditation Resources
- Practice
- Week 3
- Sleep and the Brain
- Normal Sleep Physiology
- The Biology of Waking and Sleeping
- What Happens During Sleep?
- Chronic Diseases
- Reviewing The Data
- Your "Prescription"
- Functions of Sleep
- Sleep Questionnaires
- Sleep Disorders and Healthy Sleep
- Practice
- Week 4
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the art of biohacking for a healthier brain with this course from Coursera. Users have given positive reviews for the course, citing its informative content and practical applications. However, some users have found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Informative content and practical applicationsPros from User Reviews
- Provides practical tips for improving brain health
- Easy to follow and understand
- Good introduction for beginners
Cons from User Reviews
- Not enough depth for advanced learners
- Some content may be too basic for some users
- Lacks hands-on activities
Karima Benameur, MD
4.7 Raiting
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