Ageing and The Brain: The Impact of Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Brief Introduction

Learn what happens to the brain as neurodegenerative diseases progress and study the latest research on brain disorder prevention.

Course Summary

Learn about the neuroscience of ageing and how to promote brain health with this course. Discover unorthodox techniques to improve your cognitive abilities and slow down brain ageing.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand how the brain ages and the changes that occur
  • Explore strategies to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline
  • Discover unorthodox techniques and activities to improve cognitive abilities

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Learning Outcomes

  • Gain a better understanding of how the brain ages and the changes that occur
  • Learn strategies to promote brain health and prevent cognitive decline
  • Discover a range of unorthodox techniques and activities to improve cognitive abilities and slow down brain ageing

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • An interest in neuroscience and brain health
  • Basic knowledge of biology and psychology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online course
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Sanjay Gupta
  • Dr. Daniel Amen

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Requirements

  • The neuroscience course is designed for anyone interested in the study of neuroscience. The course will be of particular interest to bioscience students, teachers, and healthcare professionals, as well as brain disorder patients and caregivers. You do not require any neuroscience background knowledge to follow the course.

Knowledge

  • Basic concepts about aging and diseases, collecting information about neurodegenerative disorders and their impact on our society.Normal aging, and its impact on the brain compared with a pathological disorder.Organization of the nervous system, focusing on the main structures, types of cells and the way to transmit information.Alzheimer´s disease, the most common neurodegenerative disorder. Knowing your symptoms as dementia and the possible treatments available.Parkinson´s disease, a movement disorder with a plethora of disabling symptoms caused by selective neuronal death.Other examples of neurodegenerative disorders.Multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, in which the spinal cord is the area affected.

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the effects of ageing on the brain with this comprehensive course. Users highly recommend it, praising the clear explanations and engaging content. One key aspect that many enjoyed was the interactive quizzes that helped them solidify their knowledge.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and engaging explanations
  • Interactive quizzes to reinforce learning
  • Comprehensive coverage of brain ageing
  • Accessible for beginners
  • Great for professionals looking to expand their knowledge

Cons from User Reviews

  • Limited interactive features beyond quizzes
  • Some technical difficulties with videos
  • Could benefit from more real-world examples
  • Not enough depth in certain areas
  • Can be overwhelming for those without a scientific background
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Eva de Lago, Mari Luz Hernández Gálvez, Onintza Sagredo, María Gómez-Ruiz, Concepcion Garcia, Carmen Rodríguez Cueto
Complutense University of Madrid
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