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How to Boost Your Immunity in Three Weeks

Discover the secrets to a long and resilient life with these immune system-enhancing insights from the Universiti of Malaya.

How to Boost Your Immunity in Three Weeks

  • 3 weeks

  • 2 hours per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Open level

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Unlock a key to your longevity with a stronger immune system

Germs are everywhere. On average, you encounter 60,000 germs a day without knowing it. How can you help your body stay healthy?

On this three-week course from the Universiti of Malaya, discover the secrets to boosting your immunity and living your healthiest life.

You’ll uncover the essentials of the body’s immune system, how healthy habits impact your immune health, and learn effective strategies to strengthen your defences against illness.

Get to know your body’s defence system

You’ll begin this course by exploring the building blocks of immunity: your immune system. Discover the essential components and functions of this complex network, including how innate and adaptive immunity work together to defend against pathogens.

You’ll also learn about the organs, cells, and proteins involved, gaining a foundational understanding of your body’s defence mechanisms and how lifestyle factors can influence immune health.

Incorporate healthy lifestyle habits into your day-to-day life

Once you understand your body’s defence system, you’ll explore how simple lifestyle changes can enhance your immunity. From nourishing your body with a balanced diet to staying active and managing stress, each choice plays a crucial role.

You’ll engage with interactive content and connect with others to share your journey toward healthier habits that support your immune system and overall well-being.

Identify activities that weaken your immunity

You’ll wrap up this course by learning health-compromising activities and habits to avoid. You’ll explore how various factors, such as stress, poor diet, sleep, and emotions, impact your overall health.

By understanding these pitfalls, you’ll be better equipped to make choices that strengthen your immune system and promote a healthier life.

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Skip to 0 minutes and 8 seconds Hello. Welcome to this Micro-credentials course, “Boost Your Immunity to Remain Healthy” You shall need to spend two hours for three weeks to complete this course. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to know firstly, your body immune system. Secondly, you will be able to identify the daily activities that will empower your immunity. And thirdly, you will be able to identify daily activities that will weaken your immunity. And finally, you will also know how to remain healthy in all age. While running this course, you will read a few articles, watch a few videos, and have some discussions with us.

Skip to 0 minutes and 53 seconds We shall also know how much you would know that would help to boost your immunity through two MCQ tests during this course. get ready to embark on the enriching journey of discovery, growth, and endless possibilities of this e-learning. Let’s dive in together and welcome to you all in this e-learning adventure. Thank you.

Syllabus

  • Week 1

    Introduction to Body's Immune System

    • Getting Started

      Before you get started, we would like to give you an overview of the course and introduce you to our instructor.

    • Components of the immune system

      The immune system comprises organs, cells, and proteins that work together to defend against pathogens, ensuring a balanced response to infections and maintaining overall health.

    • Weekly Wrap Up

      Let's wrap up! What have you learned so far? Let's do some reflections!

  • Week 2

    Activities That Empower Immunity

    • Lifestyle habits that empower immune resposne

      Healthy habits like balanced diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management boost immunity.

    • Weekly Wrap Up

      Reflect on the week's main events with a compact, insightful summary for clarity.

  • Week 3

    Activities That Weaken Immunity

    • Activities that weaken the immune system

      Explore factors like stress, poor diet, lack of sleep, and toxic emotions that can weaken your immune system and impact overall health.

    • Course Wrap Up

      Let's wrap up! What have you learned so far? Let's do some reflections!

When would you like to start?

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Know the body's immune system
  • Identify daily activities that empower immunity
  • Identify daily activities that weaken immunity
  • Know how to remain healthy in old age

Who is the course for?

The content of the course is applicable to any individual who has no prior knowledge of human immune system. This course content is designed to let any individual to have preliminary knowledge on the immune system and how to live a healthy life.

Who will you learn with?

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tariqur Rahman is a Professor of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences at Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya

Who developed the course?

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Malaya is the premier research university in Malaysia, committed to advancing knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.

  • Established

    1905
  • Location

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • World ranking

    Top 60Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

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