Achieving one’s optimal brain health is crucial, as the brain is the control center of the body and plays a fundamental role in every aspect of our lives.
Improving brain health at every stage of life, from a person’s earliest years of development to their mature years, is a priority of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the organization that brings you Brain & Life.
As the experts in brain health, the AAN—the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals—plays a critical role in advancing the field of neurology, improving patient care, and promoting brain health in the community.
An analysis from the AAN and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that one in two people in the United States is affected by a neurological disease or disorder. The complete analysis was published in JAMA Neurology in November 2025.
A Brighter Brain Future For All
The AAN's position statement on brain health shares its vision for national brain health by 2050.
In the position statement, the AAN defines brain health.
To hear from authors of the AAN position statement, you can listen to the Brain & Life podcast episode, Brain Health For All.
