Why Your Brain Deserves More Attention Than Your Mental Health

The overlooked science of comprehensive brain care and why it matters more than you think

When was the last time you gave your brain a proper MOT?

No, I’m not asking about your mental health check-in, though that’s certainly worthwhile. I’m talking about your actual brain — that remarkable three-pound universe between your ears that’s currently decoding these squiggly symbols into coherent thoughts.

Much like confusing Marmite with Vegemite (a cardinal sin in any proper British household), we’ve developed a habit of using “brain health” and “mental health” interchangeably. This well-intentioned muddle has led us down a rather limiting path.

The Overlooked Distinction

Mental health, important as it is, represents merely one aspect of brain function — rather like suggesting Wimbledon is just about strawberries and cream. Your brain, meanwhile, is the comprehensive biological organ that manages everything from your emotional wellbeing to whether you remember to pick up milk on the way home (which, let’s be honest, you’ve forgotten three times this week).

Brain health encompasses: