Healthy Aging: Essential Beliefs and Practices for Health and Happiness

Developed by Michael Brickey Ph.D., ABPP

Course content available in articles and audio.

In this intermediate-level course, Dr. Michael Brickey, an anti-aging expert, blends genetics and aging research to highlight which lifestyle factors and beliefs promote healthier, more fulfilling lives. He explains the mechanisms that connect these factors to positive outcomes and demonstrates how these strategies can be easily adopted, regardless of age or background. Whether you’re applying this knowledge with clients or enhancing your own well-being, the course offers practical insights that can be widely applied across various situations.

This course is broken into three sections, each with an option to listen to, or read a transcript of his presentation.

Educational Objectives

This course will teach the participant to

Identify the mechanisms that link beliefs and lifestyle to healthier aging
Discuss research pertaining to who lives longer and why
Evaluate the role of genetics in longevity and happiness
Identify beliefs that foster living longer, being healthier, and feeling happier

Syllabus

How beliefs affect mental and physical health and longevity
Beliefs that promote living longer, healthier, and happier
- Research findings
- Active use of mental processes
- Maintaining physical activity
- Views regarding sexual activity
- Maintaining curiosity and learning
- Social support
- Maintaining a sense of purpose
- Recognizing the upsides of aging
Ten reasons why life gets when you are older:
- Research on health and happiness
- Better control of emotions
- Productive storytelling
- Sexuality doesn’t complicate relationships as much
- Understanding the circle of life

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January 14, 2026