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Our Brains Are in Trouble: Nearly Half the World Living with Neurological Illness

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Image: Shidlovski (Shutterstock)

Our brains are in rougher shape than we might think. New research from the World Health Organization and others estimates that nearly half of people globally are living with neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, or epilepsy, just to name a few. Collectively, these neurological problems are now thought to be the single largest leading cause of disability and illness worldwide. – Ed Cara Read More