Smoking is strongly linked to an increased risk of early-onset dementia, with multiple authoritative studies showing that tobacco use contributes to cognitive decline and the development of dementia at younger ages than typically expected. The harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke…
Gestational illnesses can indeed lead to cerebral palsy (CP), primarily through mechanisms involving inflammation and injury to the developing fetal brain. Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders caused by damage to the brain before, during, or shortly…
Head trauma can indeed mimic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in many ways, both clinically and pathologically, but they are distinct conditions with overlapping features. Understanding how head trauma, especially repetitive head impacts (RHIs) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), can produce symptoms…
Breech birth is a condition where a baby is positioned to be delivered buttocks or feet first instead of the normal head-first (cephalic) presentation. This occurs in about 3–4% of full-term deliveries and is influenced by factors such as fetal…
Untreated thyroid disease, particularly hypothyroidism, can indeed cause memory loss and other cognitive impairments. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate metabolism and influence many bodily functions, including brain activity. When thyroid hormone levels are low, as in untreated hypothyroidism,…
Traumatic delivery can indeed raise the chances of cerebral palsy (CP), primarily because cerebral palsy is often caused by brain damage occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. Traumatic delivery refers to difficult or complicated labor and delivery processes that…
High blood pressure (hypertension) is strongly linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. Research shows that controlling blood pressure, especially in midlife and later years, can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline…
**Can cord prolapse cause cerebral palsy?** Yes, **umbilical cord prolapse** can cause cerebral palsy, primarily through the mechanism of oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) to the baby’s brain during delivery. Cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord slips ahead of the baby…
Obesity is increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing cognitive health, with mounting evidence suggesting that it may contribute to faster cognitive decline, particularly in older adults. Research indicates that both obesity itself and related metabolic disturbances can negatively affect…
Maternal illness can be tied to cerebral palsy (CP) primarily through mechanisms involving inflammation and infection during pregnancy that affect the developing fetal brain. One of the most studied maternal conditions linked to CP is **chorioamnionitis**, an infection of the…