Dr. Ashish Bagdi (Senior Consultant in Neurology)
Dr. Ashish Bagdi — Brain & Technology: The Hidden Truth About Stress, Work & the Digital Age
Dr. Ashish Bagdi is a highly renowned Senior Consultant in Neurology at CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore. With over 17 years of rich experience, he is a trusted name across the nation and beyond, known for his clinical expertise and commitment to public awareness and dispelling myths around Brain Health.
Education & Professional Journey
Dr. Bagdi’s academic profile is top-notch, combining regional depth with national specialization:
Elite Training: He completed his MBBS and MD in Medicine from DAVV, Indore followed by a DM in Neurology from the prestigious Bombay Hospital, Mumbai.
Global Leadership: He served as the Head of Neurology at Almana Hospital, Saudi Arabia, where he successfully pioneered the First Neurophysiology Lab in the institution.
Current Role: Since 2012, he has been leading neurological care as a Consultant at CARE CHL Hospitals, Indore.
Associations: He is a life member of the Association of Neurology, Indian Epilepsy Association, and the Indian Medical Association.
The Digital Threat: Brain is NOT a Computer
Dr. Bagdi passionately discusses the neurological crisis caused by the excessive use of technology and screen time:
Screen Time Overload: He pointed out the WHO study which shows that an average person’s screen time is around 6 hours.
Digital Enslavement: This addiction is turning us into “computer ke gulaam” (slaves of the computer) instead of social animals.
The Core Warning: The brain was not designed to be a computer. Constant screen time results in an information overload that the brain struggles to process, leading to stress and other disorders like Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
The Unconscious Scroll: Even when we are “unconsciously” scrolling (angutha chalta rehta hai) it affects the brain and requires a strategy to make you sharper.
Legacy & Crucial Takeaway
Dr. Bagdi’s mission is to guide people to use technology wisely for their betterment:
The Inseparable Link: Technology and the Brain are now inseparably linked, making awareness critical.
The Call to Action: Instead of letting misinformation and stress dictate our lives, we must choose credible knowledge (awareness). This allows us to take timely medical advice and use technology wisely.
The Final Request: He urges everyone: “Protect your mind, respect the science, and let technology be an ally, not an enemy”.
