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Published: March 12, 2025

What do we mean by “brain health” and why should you care about it?

During Brain Awareness Week, the American Heart Association offers insight to improve your brain health as the burden of dementia and other neurological conditions grows worldwide

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The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons. It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.

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The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons. It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.

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Brain Facts Infographic

The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons! It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.

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The brain has about 100 billion cells called neurons! It’s made up of distinct parts, that developed though human evolution.

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Mitchell S.V. Elkind M.D., M.S., FAAN, FAHA

Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., MS, FAHA, FAAN, is American Heart Association Chief Clinical Science Officer and a past president (served as president July 2020 - June 2021). On September 1, 2022, Dr. Elkind took a leave of absence from his position as professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and attending neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY to join the Association in this current role.

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Mitchell S.V. Elkind M.D., M.S., FAAN, FAHA — Mitchell S.V. Elkind M.D., M.S., FAAN, FAHA

Mitchell S. V. Elkind, M.D., MS, FAHA, FAAN, is American Heart Association Chief Clinical Science Officer and a past president (served as president July 2020 - June 2021). On September 1, 2022, Dr. Elkind took a leave of absence from his position as professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and attending neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY to join the Association in this current role.

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American Heart Association Life's Essential 8™ Circle graphic

The American Heart Association's Life’s Essential 8™ image is a wheel shape with 8 wedges representing the 8 elements that are essential for cardiovascular health.

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The American Heart Association's Life’s Essential 8™ image is a wheel shape with 8 wedges representing the 8 elements that are essential for cardiovascular health.

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Heart and Torch with American Heart Association text.

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