Neurosurgeon reveals five things you should never do for a healthy brain

A neurosurgeon has revealed the things you should never do to ensure you keep your brain healthy - including ignoring a sore back and having too much to drink.

Dr Brian Hoeflinger, from Ohio, has worked as a neurosurgeon for 23 years and shares his knowledge with thousands of people online.

He is no stranger to seeing gruesome affects of people's poor head habits, as he performs up to seven surgeries each day.

"You have to listen to your body - I have so many people who have symptoms for months and they just ignore it," Dr Hoeflinger says.

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[DNCpoliticalprisoner]

Number six, don't drop the blue pill.

[aswissskier]

Thank you for your advice. What does excess of white matter in the brain?

[jasondevon]

Imagine studying at university, then medical college for years and then saying the most obvious 5 things that even a child would say. Thanks for that, oh, wise one!