India, April 1 -- Did you know that something as common as hearing loss has been linked to a higher risk of dementia? Brain health is central to everything we do - from memory and decision-making to regulating essential bodily functions - yet many everyday habits can quietly accelerate its decline without us realising. Factors like poor sleep, chronic stress, and even unmanaged health conditions can gradually impact cognitive function, making it all the more important to understand what's affecting your brain over time.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has shared five key facts about brain health that you should know. In an Instagram video shared on March 31, he explains how factors like poo...