Summary: A groundbreaking study unveils a significant link between traumatic experiences during childhood and the development of symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults. The study emphasizes how ACEs, including domestic violence and emotional abuse, can drive individuals to obsessively pursue muscularity as a coping mechanism. The results revealed that boys and young …
Summary: Recent research has found that children born to parents with fertility issues have a slightly elevated risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study suggests that the risk of ASD is increased in children of parents previously diagnosed with infertility, regardless of whether fertility treatments were involved. The study also emphasizes the role of …
Key Finding: Research findings suggest a correlation between children’s psychological problems and maternal distress (stress, anxiety, or depression) during pregnancy. Combining data from over 55 studies with an aggregate of 45,000 participants, researchers discovered a link between maternal psychological distress during pregnancy and children’s externalizing behaviors. These behaviors include symptoms of ADHD and aggression, persisting …
Researchers have found that greater brain network connectivity at 3 months could be linked to improved infant-mother dyadic flexibility at 6 months. Meanwhile, another study explored how brain network connections and infants’ stress recovery can have implications for their long-term emotional regulation and mental health. The Infant Development Project at UIUC used functional MRI scans …
A recent study found that regular caffeinated soda consumption in children may increase the likelihood of alcohol use. Researchers examined the activity of over 2,000 young participants and discovered a connection with impulsivity and working memory deficits. According to the study, children who drink caffeinated soda every day may be more prone to substance use, …
Summary: A recent study reveals that exposure to manganese in the early stages of life may boost verbal learning and memory during adolescence. The research, which utilized tooth manganese levels as biomarkers, indicates that prenatal exposure is associated with enhanced cognitive functions, while postnatal exposure does not show a significant relationship. This groundbreaking study sheds …
New Study Finds Link between Adolescent Brain Connectivity and Cognitive and Psychiatric Development A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Georgia State University’s Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDs) Center has established a remarkable connection between functional network connectivity (FNC) in the brains of adolescents and their cognitive development, as well as potential …
Summary: A new study reveals the timeline for the development of executive function in adolescents, indicating that it typically matures around 18 years old. This study, which included over 10,000 participants and multiple datasets, provides valuable information for education, psychiatry, and the judicial system. Key Facts: The study, based on over 10,000 participants, found that …
Listen to this articleListen to more stories on hark A Dutch man known as MAH experienced a stroke in his 40s, but luckily, he did not suffer any lasting effects from it. However, MAH was puzzled when doctors asked him about colors during cognitive tests. He explained that this had nothing to do with the …
Christopher Schroeder, an entrepreneur, investor, and father of two boys, shared with me how his views on childhood education changed after a conversation with the head of the National Cathedral Elementary School. His son Jack had been accepted to the school, but it was recommended that he wait a year to become emotionally and socially …