Alcohol consumption, even at low or moderate levels, **can worsen dementia progression and increase the overall risk of developing dementia**. Recent large-scale genetic and observational studies have challenged earlier beliefs that light drinking might protect brain health, showing instead a…
Traumatic birth can increase the risk of cerebral palsy (CP), but the relationship is complex and influenced by multiple factors. Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders caused by damage to the developing brain, often occurring before, during,…
Obesity is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly when excess body fat accumulates in midlife, but the relationship is complex and influenced by factors such as age, fat distribution, and metabolic health. Research indicates that obesity…
Oxygen loss at birth, medically known as perinatal hypoxia or birth asphyxia, **can cause cerebral palsy (CP)** by damaging the developing brain. The most common and well-documented mechanism linking oxygen deprivation to cerebral palsy is through a condition called **hypoxic-ischemic…
Inactivity can contribute to **memory shrinkage**, or more precisely, to brain atrophy and cognitive decline, including memory impairment. This relationship is supported by a growing body of scientific evidence linking sedentary behavior with reduced brain volume and poorer cognitive function,…
Premature birth is strongly tied to an increased risk of cerebral palsy (CP), a group of permanent movement disorders caused by damage to the developing brain. The connection between prematurity and CP is well-established in medical research and clinical observations.…
Anemia can indeed worsen dementia symptoms, and there is growing scientific evidence supporting a significant association between anemia—particularly anemia of chronic inflammation or iron deficiency anemia—and cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD)[1][2]. **Understanding Anemia and Its Impact…
**Does complicated birth cause cerebral palsy?** Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the developing brain, often before or during birth, or shortly after birth. While complicated or difficult births can be a factor in causing…
Hypertension in midlife is strongly linked to an increased risk of developing dementia later in life, particularly vascular dementia (VaD), which is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. This connection has been demonstrated through multiple large-scale, longitudinal studies…
Emergency deliveries can indeed raise the risk of cerebral palsy (CP), primarily because they often occur in situations where the baby experiences distress or complications that may lead to brain injury. Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders…