National Neuroscience Institute

13/03/2026

Can you crack the emoji code? 🧠📉🤔

Two NNI nurses, Rohaida and Velan take on the emoji challenge to guess common neurological conditions.

How many can you get right?

13/03/2026

Even during sleep, your brain is hard at work!

The brain’s “clean-up” system (known as the glymphatic system) works mainly during deep sleep, when transparent brain fluid flows through brain tissues and carries waste into veins for removal. This process helps to remove substances linked to stroke and neurodegenerative conditions.

This World Sleep Day, find out how clinicians and researchers at NNI are conducting clinical trials and research to improve fluid clearance from the brain during sleep, and the potential impact this may have on those with Alzheimer's disease.

Click on the link in the comments to read The Straits Times’s article.

12/03/2026

Yes! High blood sugar levels damage your brain. ⚠️

Watch this video to find out how! 🧠✨

10/03/2026

Fancy meeting a friendly and ‘manja’ neighbourhood cat? 🐈

Just three weeks left to participate in NNI Fund’s signature charity race to find Uncle Neo (a fictional character), who has wandered off. CHIONG around Singapore by 31st March, and the fastest three pairs will walk away with attractive prizes.

The best part? Your contribution will go towards improving patient care, advancing research and education for neuroscience.

Sign up today for a new neighbourhood adventure that supports a good cause: https://pay.gov.sg/forms/EbtOlbirvbLEtMBN0qJen

09/03/2026

Not sure when to see a doctor for back pain? NNI’s Dr Lester Lee (Senior Consultant and Neurosurgery Clinical Programme Director, Spine & Spinal Disorders) will be sharing at SingHealth’s Loving Life public health forum about the causes of back pain and tips on managing them on your own, or with a visit to the doctor 👨‍⚕️

Want to learn more? Hear from other healthcare specialists across SingHealth institutions at the public forum as they share about common health conditions such as sleep disorders, muscle frailty, and more.

Grab a free lunch, participate in interactive Q&A sessions and gain useful tips to support healthy and active ageing. Don’t forget to jio your kakis to enjoy a special discount on the registration fee!

Ready to make your 50s, 60s and beyond the time of your life? Register now:
📅 11 April 2026, Saturday | 9.30am – 4.30pm
📍 Suntec Convention Centre, Level 3, Summit 2
🔗 Register at the link in comments

06/03/2026

High blood sugar levels are NOT your brain's buddy! But before we find out how and why, how much do you know about diabetes? 🍫🍩🍭

Stay tuned to discover how diabetes can affect your brain! 🧠✨

04/03/2026

NNI Fund’s signature CHIONG AH! race is back with a new adventure! 🏃‍♂️

Join our self-guided charity race where your team helps "locate" Uncle Neo, a fictional character with dementia who has wandered from home. As you explore Singapore through exciting missions and clues, you'll learn about neurological conditions while making a real difference.

💙 Why it matters: Your participation funds vital NNI programmes supporting patients and families living with neurological conditions such as dementia, stroke and Parkinson's disease.

Ready to CHIONG for a cause?

📅 Sign up now: https://pay.gov.sg/forms/EbtOlbirvbLEtMBN0qJen

03/03/2026

How does good foot care help maintain quality of life for patients with Parkinson Disease (PD)? 👣

Join us at the Parkinson Disease Public Forum on 25th April for a morning of light guided exercises, interactive booths and Q&A sessions by healthcare experts; curated specially for patients, caregivers and families!

Grab a free goodie bag* and learn valuable tips from NNI and Singapore General Hospital healthcare professionals on living well with PD:

- Understanding symptoms like tremors, bladder issues and more
- Handling medication
- Healthy eating and nutrition
- Managing communication and swallowing difficulties
- How podiatrists support foot care for patients

Register for FREE now!
📅 25 April 2026, Saturday | 9.00am – 1.00pm
📍 Plaza, PLQ Mall, 10 Paya Lebar Road, S409057
🔗 Register at https://for.sg/nni-pdpf-2026
💬 The public forum will be conducted in English and Mandarin

*Goodie bags are available while stocks last!

02/03/2026

28/02/2026

Whee Jim, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( ) in 2023, shares about his life with the rare disease and how he continues to find purpose with the support of the loved ones around him, in this video by Our Grandfather Story. This disease sees gradual damage to nerves and stiffening of muscles, resulting in the patient’s hands and feet becoming weak first and eventually losing the ability to walk, speak, eat or breathe independently.

💡This Rare Disease Day, we shine a light on ALS, a type of motor neuron disease treated at NNI.

For patients and families navigating the uncertainties of ALS, each day brings new challenges. There are avenues of support that caregivers and patients can seek, such as the Motor Neurone Disease Association’s support group: https://www.mnda.org.sg/

Rare Disease Day falls on 28 February every year (or on 29 February in leap years, as it is the rarest day of the year) and raises awareness for over 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.

27/02/2026

From running to gardening, there are different ways to keep your body active and boost your brain. Let us know which exercise you are most likely to adopt! 💪

Stay tuned for our next theme on how even a non-brain related condition like diabetes can still affect your brain health. 🧠✨

26/02/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

We've been alerted to a phishing SMS message circulating from scammers impersonating NNI’s CEO, Assoc Prof Au Wing Lok.

This fraudulent message may ask for personal information, payments, or help.

If you receive a suspicious message:

✅ Look out for poor grammar, urgent requests for money/personal info

✅ Do NOT click any links or provide personal details

✅ Do NOT make any payments or transfers

Remember - NNI will never ask for sensitive information or payments via WhatsApp or SMS.

How to report:
•⁠ ⁠Check suspicious messages by calling the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799.
•⁠ ⁠Block and delete the message

Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams!



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