Overview

• World Brain Day on July 22 underscores the theme “Brain health for all ages” with support from WHO, ECOSOC and the Spanish Neurology Society.
• Recent data show a 25% rise in strokes among Mexicans under 45 over the past two decades and nearly 20,000 cerebrovascular deaths in 2024.
• Experts are calling for early identification of cognitive aging signs such as memory lapses, repeated questions and disorientation to enable timely intervention.
• Core prevention strategies include seven to eight hours of sleep, 150 minutes of weekly exercise, a balanced diet rich in omega-3 and antioxidants, stress management and social engagement.
• Landmark initiatives like the EU Human Brain Project’s EBRAINS infrastructure continue to drive multidisciplinary research into stroke and neurodegenerative disease prevention.