Brain & Nervous System Health
Protecting Brain Function and Nerve Health Through Early Awareness
The brain and nervous system control memory, movement, speech, sensation, balance, and the body’s response to the world around it. Conditions such as stroke, dementia, migraine, epilepsy, nerve damage, Parkinson’s disease, and brain tumors can affect daily function and may become more serious when warning signs are ignored.
Why it matters: sudden weakness, facial drooping, trouble speaking, severe headache,
dizziness, memory changes, numbness, seizures, tremors, or loss of coordination should be taken
seriously. Early recognition and timely medical evaluation can help reduce long-term damage and
improve treatment outcomes.
Stroke Warning Signs
Memory & Dementia
Migraine & Headache
Nerve Damage
Seizures & Movement Disorders
795K+
People in the U.S. have a stroke each year
Stroke can happen suddenly and is a leading cause of serious long-term disability.
Fast recognition and urgent care are critical.
Source: CDC, Stroke Facts, 2024 — more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year.
7.4M
Americans age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s in 2026
Memory changes, confusion, difficulty completing familiar tasks, and behavior changes may be
early signs of cognitive decline.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2026 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures — estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s.
24,740
Estimated new brain and other nervous system cancer cases in 2026
Persistent headaches, seizures, vision changes, weakness, or personality changes should be
evaluated when they are new, worsening, or unexplained.
Source: SEER / National Cancer Institute, Cancer Stat Facts: Brain and Other Nervous System Cancer, 2026 — estimated 24,740 new cases.