While gray hair and wrinkles are visible signs of biological aging, a different and quieter form of aging can happen deep inside our minds. According to Dr. Utkarsh Bhagat, Director & Senior Consultant of Neurosurgery at Narayana Hospital, Gurugram, the brain does not always age at the same pace as the rest of the body. Everyday lifestyle choices can silently accelerate cognitive wear and tear, making the brain biologically older than a person's chronological age—a phenomenon scientists call the Brain Age Gap (BAG).
Chronic stress is emerging as one of India's most pressing public health concerns, with experts warning that its long-term effects extend far beyond mental well-being. Increasing levels of workplace pressure, academic competition and financial uncertainty are contributing to rising cases of stress-related illnesses among people of all age groups.
