India, Feb. 24 -- Our brain is a complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Therefore, it is important to ensure that we practise brain-healthy lifestyle practices not only to boost our longevity, but also our overall wellbeing. However, every day we practise habits that harm our brains in the long term. Also Read | Can long-distance running increase your risk of colon cancer? Maryland doctor explains what runners should know

In a post shared on X, Dr Sudhir Kumar, MD, DM, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, highlighted 7 common habits we often practise daily that seem harmless but are damaging the brain. "Thing...