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Learn about brain health with our free courses and expert discussions. Topics include: Alzheimer’s prevention, blood testing for neurodegenerative diseases, lifestyle to promote brain health, and practical tips to enhance physical and cognitive performance. Check back often for new content!

Explore how your diet and microbiome profoundly influence brain function, mood, immunity, and overall well-being

About the Instructors

Daniel Angerbauer, MD, is a Loma Linda trained preventive medicine physician who is also board certified in lifestyle medicine. His interests focus on utilizing personalized, whole-person, multimodal approaches to prevent dementia, improve brain health, and increase overall length and quality of life.

Christine Greer, MD, MS, is a USC-trained ophthalmologist with fellowship training at Cornell in neuro-ophthalmology. In her practice, she treats common ophthalmic conditions, and performs eye surgery, but also diagnoses and treats more complex eye conditions such as eye movement disorders, double vision, and neurologic causes of vision loss.

Course Overview
Length: 6 videos
Duration: 3-13 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – Nutrition and Brain Health
2 – A Full Day of Brain Healthy Eating
3 – The “Best” Diet
4 – The Gut-Brain Axis
5 – The Microbiome
6 – Probiotics

Learn how daily and nightly habits can influence your brain health and risk of neurodegenerative disease

About the Instructors

Cornell-trained neurologist Kellyann Niotis, MD specializes in movement disorders, is the first fellowship-trained preventive neurologist. Her research focuses on personalized risk reduction for patients at-risk for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson’s. Her work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Hollie Hristov, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in Preventive Neurology. She began her career at Weill Cornell, where she contributed to the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic and served as Director of Clinical Operations for the Women’s Brain Initiative. Her work focuses on early intervention for neurodegenerative risk, patient-centered care, and developing clinical strategies to reduce cognitive decline.

Christine Greer, MD, MS, is a USC-trained ophthalmologist with fellowship training at Cornell in neuro-ophthalmology. In her practice, she treats common ophthalmic conditions, and performs eye surgery, but also diagnoses and treats more complex eye conditions such as eye movement disorders, double vision, and neurologic causes of vision loss.

Course Overview
Length: 10 videos
Duration: 3-8 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – Heart Health
2 – Insulin Resistance
4 – Social Interaction
3 – Sleep Quality
5 – Stress
6 – Stress Management
7 – Lifelong Learning
8 – Hydration
9 – Age-Related Eye Conditions
10 – Computer Vision Syndrome

Learn about IND’s cutting-edge research on blood biomarkers for detection, diagnosis, and treatment of neurodegenerative disease

About the Instructor

Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a Harvard-trained neurologist and is world-renowned in Alzheimer’s prevention & treatment. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian, where he served as Assistant Dean, Associate Professor of Neurology, and Neurology Residency Director. Dr. Isaacson conducts research at IND Florida.

Course Overview
Length: 4 videos
Duration: 3-6 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – What Are Biomarkers?
2 – Advancing Biomarker Development
3 – Individualized Care Interventions
4 – IND’s BioRAND Study

Build strength, endurance, and agility with training strategies that enhance physical and cognitive performance

Cornell-trained neurologist Kellyann Niotis, MD specializes in movement disorders, is the first fellowship-trained preventive neurologist. Her research focuses on personalized risk reduction for patients at-risk for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Parkinson’s. Her work has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences.

About the Instructors

Beth Lewis, a former professional dancer turned movement expert, specializes in fitness training that engages the brain and body. She works with a wide range of clients, from athletes to post-op patients, helping them maximize their potential through personalized, mind-body-focused programs that enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

Chelsea Brubeck is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach with a background in psychology. She specializes in creating personalized fitness and lifestyle plans that promote physical health while enhancing cognitive well-being, helping clients build sustainable habits that support body and mind.

Course Overview
Length: 8 videos
Duration: 3-7 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – Zone 2 Cardio
2 – HIIT
3 – Strength Training
4 – Weekly Routine
5 – Processing Speed and Attention
6 – Hand and Foot Strength
7 – Muscle Quality
8 – Cognitive Challenges

Discover how education, habits, genetics, and community support influence brain health at every age

About the Instructors

Dr. Juan Melendez, MD, is an Associate Specialist in Psychogeriatrics with a dedicated focus on Cognitive Disorders and preventive Brain Health. He serves as the clinical lead for the Jersey Memory Assessment Service in Jersey, United Kingdom. In addition to his clinical role, Dr. Melendez is a clinical researcher at the Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Licet Valois, LMSW, MPS, CDP, is a licensed social worker and a doctoral student specializing in behavioral health. She holds a Master’s degree in Professional Studies, focusing on clinical counseling, and is certified as a Dementia Care Provider. With extensive experience in dementia care, Licet is now dedicated to empowering individuals to become more conscious of their brain health and achieve cognitive well-being. She does this through education and the application of emotional and psychosocial approaches.

Course Overview
Length: 4 videos
Duration: 4-11 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – What is Brain Health?
2 – Education Strategies
3 – Habits vs. Genetics
4 – Making Changes

Get practical, up-to-date information on Alzheimer’s risk reduction

About the Instructor

Richard S. Isaacson, MD, is a Harvard-trained neurologist and is world-renowned in Alzheimer’s prevention & treatment. He founded and directed the first Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic in the U.S. in 2013 at Weill Cornell Medicine / NewYork-Presbyterian, where he served as Assistant Dean, Associate Professor of Neurology, and Neurology Residency Director. Dr. Isaacson conducts research at IND Florida.

Course Overview
Length: 20 videos
Duration: 7-10 minutes per video
Price: Free
Language: English

1 – Increasing Brainspan and Reducing Risk
2 – What is Cognitive Aging?
3 – Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Standard Treatments
4 – APOE4 and Alzheimer’s Risk
5 – Polygenic Risk for Alzheimer’s
6 – Vascular Brain Health
7 – Prevention and Treatment Strategies
8 – Diet and Nutrition I
9 – Diet and Nutrition II
10 – Supplements and Vitamins
11 – Physical Exercise and Habits
12 – 4 Minute HIIT Exercise
13 – Cognitive Engagement, Educational Attainment, Brain Training
14 – Stress Management
15 – Strategies for Better Sleep
16 – Precision Medicine for Alzheimer’s Disease
17 – Tips for Success, Sticking with the Plan
18 – The Future of Alzheimer’s Disease
Conclusion – Closing Remarks

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