Professional Education

Stress is something everyone experiences—but what is it actually doing to our brain and body? Participants will learn how stress affects memory, thinking, and emotions, and what happens in the brain during both short-term and long-term stress. We’ll explore why some stress can be helpful, when it becomes harmful, and how it impacts overall health

This class explores the relationship between technology use, attention, memory, and cognitive health across the lifespan. Participants will examine the origins and limitations of the term “digital dementia,” review current evidence on technology use and cognitive outcomes in older adults, and learn how digital tools can function as external memory supports for individuals with mild