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Welcome to NIH/NINDS Brain Educational Resources Page

The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to reduce the burden of neurological disorders through research. Hundreds of disorders, both common and rare, affect the nervous system.

On this site, you'll find great educational resources related to brain health and function for parents, students, and teachers.

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For additional online materials in Spanish, please visit the NINDS Publications Catalog

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