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Your brain never takes a day off. It holds the faces you love, sparks your creativity, and keeps every heartbeat and breath on track. Yet today, it's constantly bombarded by endless scrolling, mounting stress and too little rest.

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July 22 marks World Brain Day, a reminder that protecting our brains starts with everyday habits. Founded by World Federation of Neurology, this year's theme is, "Brain Health: Access for All."

In this episode of Health Talk, Dr. Xu Yun, director of the department of neurology at Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital affiliated with Medical School of Nanjing University, explores why cognitive health deserves our attention long before problems arise.

From excessive screen time and chronic stress to the early warning signs of cognitive decline, learn what happens when your mind is overworked, how doctors assess brain health, and the simple everyday habits to adopt now.

Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Directors: Chen Hongyu, Zhong Xia, Wang Yuxin and Zong Shukang

Video editor: Wang Yuxin

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