“Your brain is one of the most critical parts of your body. It helps you think, feel, and move. But what happens when your brain gets hurt? Scientists have found that brain injuries can sometimes lead to brain diseases later in life.

A brain disease is a condition that affects the brain’s functioning over time.  Brain diseases can make it harder to think, move, or remember things as one ages.

After an injury, the brain becomes inflamed. If inflammation lasts too long, it can damage brain cells and increase the risk of brain diseases.”

Dementia Society of America (How Brain Injuries Can Lead to Brain Diseases)