World Brain Day and why is it important?

World Brain Day observed on 22nd July every year. The essence of theme for year 2025 Brain Day is awareness on importance of maintaining healthy brain for all ages. Since birth brain keeps on changing and we need to keep our brain active, healthy through lifestyle, diet, exercises and good habits and required medical care, doctor prescribed medicines and supplements throughout the journey from childhood, adulthood to old age. Awareness about brain health can help us maintain healthy brain.

Why is brain health important at every stage of life?

Maintaining a healthy brain is important at every stage of life for independently doing things, regular work and activities and overall wellbeing. Our quality of life also depends on our brain health. Neurological disorders like Parkinson, Alzheimer, Brain Fogging, Forgetfulness, Brain Stroke etc are leading cause of disability -adjusted life years (DALYs) and also among the leading causes of death. We can minimize the chances of these conditions with proper diet, lifestyle, disease management, timely treatment, avoiding self-medication and consuming only medicines and supplements as per doctor prescription. It is important to stay aware about brain health to maintain a healthier brain.

How does brain health begin before birth?

• Mother must go for regular health check-up and follow prescribed lifestyle and consume diet and medicines as per doctor during pregnancy.
• A good lifestyle managing diet, harmful substances, addiction, alcohol, smoking, self-medication from years before planning pregnancy to during the pregnancy time is very important for overall growth and brain health of the newborn.

What can children and teenagers do to maintain a better healthy brain?

• Consuming a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, proteins.
• Do not skip breakfast and meals.
• Regular physical activities like sports, workout, yoga, breathing exercises help in maintaining a healthier brain.
• Limit screen time and encourage creative, social, and physical play.
• It is important to manage stress levels well through mind control, meditation, exercises and breathing exercises.
• In case of feeling forgetful, brain fogged, pressure on head, headache, tired without much activity it is important to consult brain specialist or other specialist doctor at an early stage

How can adults work on their brain health?

• Regular walking, exercises, a healthy lifestyle and nutritious diet helps in maintain a healthy brain.
• Learn new skills, solve puzzles, engage in activities that are good for intellect.
• Pursue a hobby and manage day to day stress through exercises, yoga, mindfulness, pranayama.
• Be very careful about management of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension (blood pressure) and high cholesterol levels. In case of other diseases follow medical advice as given by specialist doctor/s

What steps should older adults take for brain health?

• A healthy social life with friends, family and activity groups helps.
• Learning new skills that can range anything from cooking recipes to new language, learning use of any mobile apps are helpful. Solving puzzles, playing games that are good for the brain to benefit.
• Be careful about stress management and do practice meditation, breathing exercises, and light workouts.
• In case of frequent memory loss, confusion, loss of balance, feeling dizzy, lightheaded, headache do consult brain specialist (neurologist) or specialist doctors and follow medical advice.

What are the common Brain and Neurological Disorders and Diseases?

Here’s a more detailed look at some of these disorders:

• Headaches
Migraines
Cluster headaches
Tension headaches

• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease

Other Notable Neurological Disorders:

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Brain Tumours
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neuromuscular Disorders

In addition to these, there are also:

• Infectious diseases: encephalitis and meningitis.
• Genetic brain disorders
• Neuropsychiatric disorders, like depression and schizophrenia, can also manifest with neurological symptoms

What are the five key messages of World Brain Day 2025?

• Awareness: Stay aware about brain and neurological disorders and the impact.
• Education: Give brain healthcare priority.
• Prevention: Healthy lifestyle helps to great extent.
• Access: Proper medical care and following medical advice is important.
• Advocacy: Make people aware about importance and steps one can take for maintain healthy brain.

What lifestyle changes can improve brain health?

• A diet rich in fatty fish, sea fishes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and healthy oils.
• Exercise regularly—It is recommended to do at least 30 minutes of exercises per day.
• Sleeping clock maintenance, avoiding staying awake till midnight and a sleep of 7-8 hours daily is recommended.
• Mental and social activities are important.
• Avoid tobacco and alcohol, and any addiction.
• Stress management is important.

How does Desun Hospital contribute to brain health awareness?

Desun Hospital, Kolkata offers comprehensive brain and neurological care, including advanced neurosurgery and neurology services. They provide treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions affecting the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. The hospital is equipped with experienced neurosurgeons and neurologists, along with cutting-edge technology to ensure high success rates and patient safety.

Key features of Desun Hospital’s neurological facilities:

• Specialized Neuro Surgery Department: Focuses on advanced neurosurgeries and procedures.
• Experienced Neurosurgeons and Neurologists: The hospital boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced doctors in both neurosurgery and neurology.
• Comprehensive Care: Provides care for various neurological conditions affecting different parts of the nervous system.
• Advanced Technology: Equipped with cutting-edge technology to ensure high success rates and patient safety in neurological treatments.
• Dedicated Critical Care: A specialized critical care unit is available with qualified doctors, trained technicians, and nurses to manage neurological emergencies.
• Paediatric Neurology: Offers specialized care for children with neurological conditions.
• Neuropsychiatry Services: Provides comprehensive care by integrating neurology and psychiatry.

Specific neurological services offered:

• Neuro Surgery: Advanced procedures for brain and spine conditions.
• Neurology: Diagnosis and treatment of various neurological disorders.
• Neuropsychiatry: Treatment for neurological conditions with psychiatric manifestations.
• Critical Care: Management of neurological emergencies and critical illnesses.
• Paediatric Neurology: Specialized care for children with neurological issues.

What can you start today for better brain health?

• Start working on a healthy lifestyle
• Undergo a health check-up if not recently done.
• Focus on lifestyle disease management like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other existing diseases.
• Start working out daily, practice yoga, mindfulness, breathing exercises
• In case of any symptom of forgetfulness, headache, restlessness, brain irritability, loss of balance etc do see a brain specialist or neurologist at a specialized OPD where all facilities of doctor consultation, modern tests etc are available.
• Read and Share brain health tips with your family and friends.

Why Desun Hospital OPD?

Desun Hospital has one of the best Neurological OPD or Neuro OPD where one can consult experienced neurologists, brain and spine specialists and other specialist doctors with prior appointment. Just call Desun Hospital at 9051715171 forOPD consultationand get appointment with experienced specialist doctors. Get modern medical tests facilities all under one roof.

Why is “Brain Health for All Ages” a call to action?

Make a healthy brain a priority and become aware about various early symptoms of neurological disorders, impact of lifestyle diseases. Everyone of all ages and gender must be focused on maintaining a healthy brain. Awareness can help reduce the burden of brain related diseases and the population can be healthier, more productive, agile and happy.