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A Short Introduction to Mindfulness
by Mike Fitzgerald- 4.7
3.5 hours on-demand video
An introduction to mindfulness practises and concepts that can help you to stay more present during your daily life. Mindfulness is becoming more and more popular, due in part to the ability of mindfulness practice to alleviate stress, improve concentration, and increase immune function. This micro-course is also ideal for you if you have an interest in mindfulness and would like to explore this interest....
$12.99
Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why
by Dale Purves- 4.3
Approx. 17 hours to complete
The course will explore the tone combinations that humans consider consonant or dissonant, the scales we use, and the emotions music elicits, all of which provide a rich set of data for exploring music and auditory aesthetics in a biological framework. Course Introduction Welcome to Music as Biology A Word About the Course...
Social Norms, Social Change II
by Cristina Bicchieri- 4.8
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This course is Part 2 of the Social Norms, Social Change series. In this course, we will examine social change, the tools we may use to enact change, and put into practice all we have learned in Part 1. See Social Norms, Social Change Part I at this link: https://coursera. org/learn/norms...
Buddhism and Modern Psychology
by Robert Wright- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars to critically examine both the meditative practice and Buddhist ideas about the human mind. A number of scientists and philosophers have taken up this challenge. There have been brain scans of meditators and philosophical examinations of Buddhist doctrines....
Health Across the Gender Spectrum
by Maya Adam, MD- 4.8
Approx. 8 hours to complete
This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender spectrum. Due to the sensitive nature of the story-based course content, we have chosen not to offer course certificates for this course....
Principles of Biochemistry
by Alain Viel , Rachelle Gaudet- 0.0
15 Weeks
This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism. Principles of Biochemistry integrates an introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to cellular function. Learners will also develop problem solving and analytical skills that are more generally applicable to the life sciences....
$199
AnatomyX: Musculoskeletal Cases
by Trudy Van Houten , Michael Parker , Alexander Bick, M.D., Ph.D.- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn the anatomy basic to understanding five musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in primary care medicine and orthopedic clinical specialty practice. Follow hypothetical patients from injury to operating room. Musculoskeletal AnatomyX invites students to join medical and basic science faculty at Harvard Medical School (HMS) to learn about musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in clinical practice....
$99
Nutrition, Exercise and Sports
by Dr. Marco Mensink , Rieneke Terink MSc , Pol Grootswagers MSc- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn about Nutrition, Exercise and Sports and understand how nutrition can support exercise and sports performance. Are you involved in sports and do you want to have a better understanding of the role of nutrition on performance and health? Do you want to learn whether certain nutritional strategies could be relevant for your own athletic performance and/or muscle growth?...
$49
The Science of Beer
by Sander Breevaart , Florence Scherer , Nico van der Veen , Esther Kunst- 0.0
6 Weeks
Are you interested in more than just the taste of beer? Discover what's in your beer, howit's made and marketed and the effectit hason your body and health. Have you ever taken a sip of beer and wondered why it tastes a certain way or what effect the alcohol has on your body?...
$49
Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome
by Clara Belzer- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function. A balanced microbiome and nutritional intake can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes. Your body is not only made up of human cells, but also by trillions of bacteria, fungi and viruses....
$49