Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop (2026)
Chapter: 2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective
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Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
Suggested Citation:
"2 Why Brain–Body Integration Matters: A Lived Experience Perspective." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2026. Understanding Brain–Body Interactions to Advance Brain Health: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/29430.
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