The Vitals of Brain Health
Brain health affects every aspect of human life and its importance cannot be overstated. Brain health underlies our ability to communicate, make decisions, solve problems and to live a productive and useful life.
The Vitals: What to Know About Brain Health
1. Introduction to Brain Health
11 Jan 2021
Brain health is a critical piece of your overall health. It underlies your ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life. Because the brain controls so much of daily function, it is arguably the single most valuable organ in the human body.
2. What Happens When Brains are Not Healthy
11 Jan 2021
When our brains aren’t healthy, our bodies and lives are impacted. The brain controls our thoughts, speech, memory and emotions and determines our personality, judgment and sociability. It controls the movement of our bodies, including the complicated systems we rely on to breathe, digest, circulate blood, fight infection and more.
3. What to Know About Non-Communicable Neurological Diseases
1 Sep 2021
Non-communicable neurological diseases are non-contagious diseases often characterised by prolonged courses, suboptimal prevention possibilities and incomplete cures. They affect multiple parts of the body related to the brain and include diseases such as stroke, migraine and Alzheimer’s disease, among others. Read about the impact and prevention of these diseases, plus why more resources addressing these diseases are needed.
4. The Global Impact of Brain Diseases and Disorders
1 Sep 2021
The impact of brain disease and disorders affects society at every level. This article seeks to understand the breadth of how these conditions impact economies by looking at access to care and treatment, the inequity of the burden of brain disease and the importance of advocating for brain disease awareness.
5. The Vital Roles of the Neurologist and Advocacy
6 Oct 2021
WFN Webinar to Launch Brain Health Initiative
17 Feb 2021
The World Federation of Neurology proudly announces their Brain Health Initiative. Hear from WFN regional organisation presidents about the importance of the initiative and learn about the challenges their regions are facing in this educational webinar.
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