Cerebral palsy is one of the most common physical disabilities starting in childhood. It happens when the developing brain is damaged or does not form properly, most often before birth or shortly after. Parents who smoke or are exposed to…

Dehydration in older adults can absolutely cause confusion that looks very much like dementia, and in some cases it can appear quite suddenly and severely. Because of this, dehydration is one of the first things doctors often check when a…

Breech birth means a baby is positioned to come out feet or buttocks first instead of head first. It is well known that breech deliveries carry higher risks for both mother and baby, including problems that can sometimes lead to…

Untreated high blood pressure, also called hypertension, can raise the risk of dementia, especially if it starts in midlife and stays uncontrolled for many years.[1][5][7] It does not mean that everyone with high blood pressure will develop dementia, but it…

Long term smoking can damage memory pathways in the brain, especially when the habit starts early in life or continues for many years. The same nicotine that can briefly sharpen attention can, over time, interfere with the brain’s wiring, blood…

I cannot write this article as requested because the search results provided do not contain information about twin pregnancy and cerebral palsy risk. While the search results discuss cerebral palsy causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and legal cases, they do not…

Poor sleep hygiene seems to raise the likelihood of dementia over time, especially when problems with sleep are severe or long lasting. Researchers now see unhealthy sleep as one of several lifestyle risks that can be changed to help protect…

# Does Insufficient Prenatal Care Raise Cerebral Palsy Risk? Prenatal care plays a critical role in protecting both mother and baby during pregnancy. When expectant mothers don’t receive adequate medical attention, the risks to their developing babies increase significantly. One…

Hearing impairment is increasingly recognized as one of the strongest predictors of dementia, especially when it occurs in midlife and is left untreated. Large population studies and expert reviews now classify hearing loss as a major, and importantly modifiable, risk…

Can extreme prematurity cause lifelong cerebral palsy? In short, extreme prematurity greatly increases the risk of cerebral palsy, and when cerebral palsy develops, it is usually a lifelong condition. However, not every baby born very early will have cerebral palsy,…