What are brain diseases?

What are brain diseases?

Your brain is the control center of your body. It regulates growth, development and bodily functions. All of your thoughts, feelings and actions begin there.

Your brain is part of your nervous system. A network of nerves carries signals to your spinal cord and brain from your body and the outside world. Your brain processes the signals and sends responses back out through your spinal cord and nerves.

A wide range of diseases and disorders affect your brain. They can alter a person’s behavior, personality and their ability to process information and function. Many brain diseases impact a person’s capacity to carry out daily activities.