This day was established by the World Federation of Neurology in 2014 to raise awareness about brain health and the importance of its proper functioning.
World Brain Day aims at:
- Raising awareness:
Drawing the attention of the public and government bodies to issues of brain health and its preservation.
- Popularization of knowledge:
Dissemination of information about the functioning of the human nervous system and the importance of maintaining its health.
- Disease prevention:
Emphasis on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, physical activity, and mental stimulation for maintaining brain health.
- Improving quality of life:
Highlighting the role of a healthy brain in the overall well-being of a person.
World Brain Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves and others about the need to take care of our brain, as it is the key organ that controls all processes in the body.
On this day, various events are held aimed at informing about brain health, disease prevention, and popularizing knowledge about the work of the nervous system.