When we talk about getting healthy, we shouldn’t exclude one of the most important organs – the brain. Brain health plays a central role in how you think, learn, remember and engage with the world. It influences mood, focus, sleep and physical function, making it an essential part of overall well-being at every stage of life.
There are numerous neurologic conditions affect brain function, including Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, headaches, multiple sclerosis and more. The goog news is that health professionals’ and researchers’ understanding of issues that affect the brain and treatments has significantly evolved.t Whether you are simply trying to improve brain health or gain a better understanding of a neurological disease that you have, there are many resources available to help you better understand and support cognitive function.
The information in this section is regularly reviewed by National Jewish Health providers to ensure it is accurate and helpful to anyone who is interested in improving their brain health or who is living with a condition that impacts brain function.
