Neurological disorders are diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system that involve brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction and muscles. Most common examples of neurological disorders include: headaches, epilepsy and seizures, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson's disease, etc.

In today's world, maintaining a healthy body and mind is essential. One could argue that the foundation of good health lies in a joyful life supported by a nutritious diet and regular physical exercise. However, the global landscape has undergone significant and rapid transformations since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. On the contrary, the world has undergone radical and dynamic changes since the 2020 outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. The changes are so humongous in their coverage that the history stands bifurcated into pre-COVID and post-COVID world. This complex species (Homo sapiens) has the largest brain to body ratio among all of our ancestors. This increase in ratio means an increase in cranial and cognitive capacities. Our brain develops not only during the gestation period but also the rate of development of the brain is so rapid that almost seventy percent of the brain is developed during the formative phase of life. Also it takes the energy and nutrition requirements of the human brain to be relatively greater than any other organ of the human body. Human brain not only controls the functions of movement but also cognitive capacities are also to be catered by the brain itself. In any such condition, any disorder of the brain may range from being truly biological to psychiatric to psychological. Hence, it is important to draw a clear line of distinction between the category a particular disorder falls.

Apart from this, hectic lifestyle, irregular dietary intakes, unregulated calorie consumption and increased exposure to screens have put a lot of burden on mental health. Humans are not just a bag of bones and blood but what makes us add value is this brain of ours. With such a great deal of weightage assigned to the human brain, there has to be some mechanism or strategy to have a comprehensive insight into the genetic regulation of neurological disorders.

It is important to not only keep them under manageable stretches but also take proactive measures to avoid the seriousness of the disorder. Effectively managing neurological disorders necessitates stringent and practical strategies, with genetic counseling assuming a pivotal role in every phase of potential clinical scenarios.