Low Birth Weight in Infants Linked to Cognitive Decline in Mothers

Study finds association between low-birth-weight deliveries and increased risk of memory and thinking problems later in life.

Research involved 15,323 women, showing cognitive decline equivalent to one to two years of aging in mothers with low-birth-weight deliveries.
The study highlights a potential marker for poorer cognitive health in later years, though it does not establish causation.
Participants with multiple low-birth-weight deliveries had even lower cognitive scores.
Factors like age, smoking status, and high blood pressure were considered in the analysis.
Further research is needed to understand underlying mechanisms and explore preventive measures.