Taught by Dr. Ken Erickson, PhD

Health education, explained in plain language

Dr. Erickson teaches evening classes in the Harbor Light classroom, and many are also offered by Zoom live stream. Each one turns current research on the brain and body into practical steps you can use the next morning.

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Illustration of a glowing blue and red human brain

Classes Dr. Erickson has taught

Recent topics, each one turning brain and body research into steps you can use.

Why Healthy Sleep is Important
The science of sleep, its stages and cycles, and practical strategies to improve the quality and quantity of your sleep for memory, mood, immunity and metabolism.
$25
Gratitude and the Brain
The neuroscience behind gratitude, and how simple practices can lead to lasting changes in brain structure and function.
$25
Impact of Stress on Brain Function and Overall Health
How prolonged exposure to stress hormones such as cortisol affects the brain and the body, and what that means for memory, mood, sleep and heart health.
$20
Myokines: The “Hope Molecules” of Movement
The proteins muscles release during exercise, from irisin to BDNF, and how intentional movement supports mood, metabolism, immunity and resilience.
$24.95
Stronger Through Menopause
The truth about strength training for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, from bone density to metabolism, with safe strategies to begin right away.
Free

Illustration of a running figure with its muscles and nerves lit up, from Dr. Erickson's class on movement

How classes work

Limited seats, so we ask you to pre-register

Classes meet in the evening in our classroom at 415 East 4th Street. Seats are limited, so pre-registration is required. You can register in person at the office or by calling (716) 665-6226, and many classes include a Zoom live stream option if you cannot come in person.