Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Child’s Playtime
Years of cognitive development research have yielded a wealth of information about what children require to grow, thrive, and learn, but it is also critical…
Psychology
Teenagers should Limit their Internet and Video Game use to One Hour per Day
The vast majority of children and adolescents participate in video gameplay. Although many children enjoy them in moderation and with no negative consequences, others become…
Researchers are Investigating into how Children Learn to Communicate
Small children learn to speak at a much faster rate than teenagers or adults. One explanation for this learning advantage stems not from differences between…
Children’s Vocabulary Development may be Aided by Exercise
Exercise has an undeniable link to the development of better bodies. A recent study conducted by University of Delaware researchers found that speech-language therapy improves…
During the New Sleep Stage, Human Infant Brains and Bodies are Active
The majority of a baby’s brain development occurs while he or she is sleeping. This is when the connections between their brain’s left and right…
A Biomarker could aid in the Early Detection of Schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered a protein that could serve as the foundation for the development of a rapid, minimally invasive blood test for the early detection…
Socially Isolated Older Adults People can affect their Health and Well-being
Everyone requires social connections in order to survive and thrive. However, as people get older, they tend to spend more time alone. Being alone may…
Study found ADHD and Dementia is linked Across Generations
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. It is estimated that 3% of adults worldwide are affected. Dementia is…
A Region of Brain Stem may Mediate Religiosity and Spirituality in Humans
Scientists have long suspected that religiosity and spirituality are linked to specific brain circuits, but the exact location of those circuits is unknown. A new…
Premature Babies Feel Less Pain when their Mothers Speak to Them
Premature babies are frequently separated from their parents and placed in intensive care in an incubator. For several weeks, he or she will be subjected…
Gut Bacteria is related to improved Cognitive and Language Skills in Baby Boys
Infant boys with an intestine bacterial composition high in Bacteroidetes had superior cognitive and language abilities 12 months later than boys with lower levels of…
The Motor Cortex of the Brain can Help Vocabulary Learning
Language, as a cognitive process, is linked to neural mechanisms, many of which differ from those found in other brain systems. As evidence, we can…
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