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Brain Health - Preventive Path
General preventive measures against diseases of the brain and spinal cord
The red arrows () and red-printed factors are the facilitating points for diseases, whereas the blue arrows () and blue-printed factors are the mitigating points.
Do now
Watch for
Get help if
- Do now: Prioritise sleep, regular activity, balanced diet; use seatbelts/helmets; manage BP/sugar if applicable.
- Watch for: New severe headache, weakness/numbness, speech or vision changes, balance problems.
- Get help if: Sudden neurologic changes, seizures, confusion, high fever with neck stiffness.
Brain health checklist (tap to expand)
Seek urgent care immediately if you notice:
- Sudden facial droop, arm weakness, or speech difficulty (FAST: Face, Arms, Speech, Time)
- “Worst headache of life,” seizures, confusion, fainting, or new severe neck stiffness with fever
- New weakness/numbness, vision loss/double vision, severe dizziness or loss of balance
- Head injury with persistent vomiting, severe drowsiness, or worsening symptoms
This information supports—not replaces—professional medical advice. If you’re unsure or symptoms worsen, please seek care.
Causes
- Genetic
- Infections
- Physical Disorders
- Mental Disorders
- Injuries ↓ ↑
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Counter factors
- See Children Preventive Path
- Lead a health conscious lifestyle
- Comply with recommended immunization programs in authorized medical facilities in your locality
- Make 'safety' your watchword as a way of life
← Risk Factors
- Having any longterm disease
- Smoking
- Excessive intake of alcohol
- Substantial exposure to radiation or chemicals/toxins through the mouth or by inhalation
- Lack of physical activity/obesity
- Poor Nutrition
- Harmful traditional beliefs and practices
← Lifestyle measures
- Regular (yearly) routine general medical screening
- Report illness early to authorized medical facilities
- Avoid substantial radiation as much as possible
- Avoid smoking, smoking environment and alcohol
- Avoid chemicals/toxins either by inhalation or through the mouth or skin as much as possible
- At least 30 minutes of exercise(like walking) per day
- Deliberate efforts at eating locally available nutritious and healthy foods
- Drink water liberally daily (at least 3 litres for adults and for children, see Children Preventive Path)
- Discuss your traditional beliefs and practices regarding your health with your doctor in order to avoid harmful practices
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Human Disease Processes
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- Early hospital visit when ill
← Risk Factors
- Poorly nourished persons
- Emotional Stress
← Lifestyle measures
- Healthy and nutritious diet lifestyle
- Report your emotional stress to your doctor, meanwhile visit lordsforerunner.org
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Disability
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- Early initiation of rehabilitation program
← Risk Factors
- Late reporting of illness to the hospital
← Lifestyle measures
- Early hospital visit when ill
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Death
← Risk Factors
- Unhealthy lifestyle
← Lifestyle measures
- Healthy lifestyle