Neurological Conditions Affect One in Two Americans & Many Start Earlier Than You Think
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Assistant Health Editor
Assistant Health Editor
Ava Durgin is the Assistant Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She is a recent graduate from Duke University where she received a B.A. in Global Health and Psychology. In her previous work, Ava served as the Patient Education Lead for Duke Hospital affiliated programs, focusing on combating food insecurity and childhood obesity.
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January 03, 2026
Brain health has become one of the most important conversations in today’s health landscape. We’re tracking sleep scores, protecting memory, managing stress, and worrying about cognitive decline earlier than ever, and for good reason.
A sweeping new analysis
