OVERVIEW
World Brain Day is celebrated every year on July 22nd to raise global awareness about the importance of our brain’s health, specifically related to preventing neurological disorders.
It was established by the World Federation of Neurology to promote mental well-being, especially in today’s world where stress, aging and other lifestyle factors are increasingly affecting our everyday lives.
As neurological conditions become more common, spreading knowledge and encouraging more sustainable habits is more important than ever.
HISTORY – TIMELINE
5 FACTS ABOUT BRAINS
FOUR INPUTS – Over half of all the neurons in the human brain consist of only four inputs, which are the dendrites in the granule cells.
REPAIRED NEURONS – Damaged neurons in the brain can grow back and regenerate, usually at a rate of one inch per month.
SAME NEURONS – According to many studies, the neurons that a person is born with are most likely the same they will keep throughout their lives.
EARLY BRAIN SURGERIES – The earliest successful brain surgeries can be traced back to the Stone Age.
LARGEST BRAIN – The sperm whale has the largest brain of all animals, weighing 20 pounds.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
- So many of the most significant breakthroughs in medicine during the last few years have come from neurology and neuroscience, an incredibly developing discipline;
- Brain health is now an increasingly urgent issue, because only recently we have become more aware of the effects brain health can have overall;
- This celebration is set to remind us of prevention and safety methods;
- Many of the most prevalent diseases today are directly related to neurological issues and, to fully combat them, basic measures of neurological safety must be adopted.
CONCLUSIONS
World Brain Day isn’t just a celebration, but especially a reminder of how essential brain health is to our overall well-being and a chance to educate, to support everyone living with neurological conditions and to advocate for more research and resources in neuroscience.
By coming together to raise awareness, we can help build a future where brain health is a global priority.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/
