New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Cognitive decline is no longer an issue reserved for senior citizens. Today, a growing crisis of neglect is brewing among younger adults, as their daily habits quietly take a toll on their minds. Factors such as poor sleep, stress, sedentary lifestyles, uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, and increasing screen time can negatively impact your grey matter. Here, neurologists explain why people in their 30s should pay attention to their brain health.

Brain health is associated with ageing, memory loss, and neurological diseases, particularly in older adults. However, experts are now emphasizing that even young adults should also focus on brain health. A majority of people in their 30s and 40s a...