BRAIN

The human brain is one of the largest and most complex organs in the body and is made up of more than 100 billion nerves that communicate in trillions of connections called synapses.

The brain is often called the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in modern technological parlance as it controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body. Together, the brain and spinal cord that extends from it, make up the central nervous system, or CNS.

The composition of the brain is surprisingly different from most other organs in the human body. The weight of a brain in adults is about 3 pounds. The brain is about 60 per cent fat. The remaining 40 per cent is a combination of water, protein, carbohydrates and salts. The brain itself is not a muscle. It contains blood vessels and nerves, including neurons and glial cells.

At a high level, the brain can be divided into the cerebrum, brainstem and cerebellum.

Maintaining a healthy brain during one’s life is the uppermost goal in pursuing health and longevity. As the population ages, the burden of neurological disorders and challenges for the preservation of brain health increase. It is therefore vital to understand what brain health is and why it is important.

Brain health is the preservation of optimal brain integrity and mental and cognitive function and the absence of overt neurological disorders. Human ageing, diseases, accidents, conditions etc affect brain health.

If you wish to so stay updated on the mechanism of brain function and dysfunction and explore effective approaches to promote brain health, you have come to the right place. Times Now Health carries up-to-date information on all frontiers of health research that you may need to stay healthy.

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