Tag: brain development
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Austrian Researchers Prove That Gut Bacteria Impacts Brain Development
A new study shows that gut bacteria impacts brain development in premature infants. The research performed by the University of Vienna reveals that highly premature infants have a higher risk of brain damage. Premature births have been rising worldwide and remain the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. While recent advances in medical care…
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Does an Impulsive Child Always Mean ADHD? An Expert Explains
All children are impulsive and fearless as they explore the world. But what causes some children to display impulsivity to an excess? Even to their own detriment? Attention hyperactivity deficiency disorder or ADHD has become a common diagnosis today. Many medical professionals are eager to say a child is suffering from this condition based on…
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Scientists Reveal Link Between Breastfed Babies And Better Cognition
A new study finds that breastfed babies score higher on neurocognitive tests when they get older. Researchers in the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) led the study. They compiled data from thousands of cognitive tests taken by nine and ten-year-olds whose mothers provided them with breast milk…
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Researchers Reveal Sugar Impairs Brain Development
A new study from the University of Georgia found that sugar negatively impacts brain development in children. Kids consume sugar more than any other age group, despite warnings about high-sugar diets leading to health problems like obesity. Food companies directly target children in their ads and create sugary products to entice them. While parents could…
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Therapists Reveals How Physical Touch Is Linked to Brain Development in Kids
Brain development in children depends on positive physical touch from a loving adult. This positivity often comes from the parent but can be another family member or caregiver if the child is comfortable. With positive physical contact, children can thrive and develop healthily, eventually becoming positive adults. With many activities outside of the home, electronics,…