Articles tagged with Cognitive Development
A new study found that marital conflict in children can harm their stress response systems, leading to slower mental and intellectual development. Children who witnessed more conflict showed less adaptive responses to stress, particularly those with lower resting stress levels.
Researchers have developed a model of the pig brain to study human cognitive development, characterizing normal brain growth trajectory from neonatal period to sexual maturity. The model provides unique insights into brain structure and function, including effects of prenatal infections and early-life nutrition on brain development.
A study reveals bilingual children exhibit superior working memory abilities compared to monolingual children. The research suggests that bilingualism enhances global executive function development.
Jeffrey H. Reed, a Chaired Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, has received the 2012 Forum International Achievement Award for his significant contributions to software-designed radio and cognitive radio.
New studies published in Psychological Science found that young children can pass nonverbal versions of false-belief tasks, suggesting they are able to track the protagonist's perspective. Additionally, research showed that early executive-function skills and vocabulary knowledge predict analytical reasoning skills at age 15.
A study from Lund University found that dogs under 7 months are immune to contagious yawning, but as they age, they start to mimic human yawns, indicating a developmental increase in empathy. This pattern is similar to human development, suggesting that empathy-based social modulatory effects emerge later in life.
A Mayo Clinic study found that people aged 70 and older who consume high amounts of carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment. In contrast, those with diets high in fat and protein relative to carbohydrates are less likely to experience cognitive decline.
The Saving Brains initiative aims to improve conditions for children's development, with funding focused on malnutrition, maternal depression, premature birth, and malaria. Innovations include Kangaroo Mother Care, Vitamin A supplementation, and early treatment of malaria to prevent brain injury.
A 9-year study by UCSF researchers found that preventing or better managing diabetes can help prevent cognitive decline. The study linked the severity of diabetes to increased risk of cognitive decline and showed that patients with uncontrolled blood sugar levels suffered faster declines.
Researchers at UC Riverside and Pitzer College found that children exposed to open-fire cooking experience memory, problem-solving, and social skills deficits. The study used previously collected data from children aged 3-9 in traditional communities in developing countries.
A new study by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that maternal obesity may contribute to cognitive impairment in extremely premature babies. The study assessed 921 infants born before 28 weeks of gestation and found associations between maternal obesity, lack of high school education, and pre-term thrombosis with ...
A study from Nationwide Children's Hospital found that excessive or insufficient weight gain during pregnancy does not affect a child's cognitive development. The research controlled for various confounding factors, including genetic and environmental influences, to separate the effect of gestational weight gain on cognition.
A UCLA-developed brain-imaging tool detects abnormal protein deposits associated with Alzheimer's disease and tracks progression over time. The technique, using FDDNP-PET scans, predicts cognitive decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and normal aging, offering potential early detection and treatment of Alzheimer's.
Researchers have identified extended synaptic development in human brains relative to other primates, shedding light on the biology and evolution of human cognition. This finding suggests that the human brain remains highly plastic during early childhood, allowing it to absorb environmental information and develop intellectual skills.
Research suggests that pregnancy's massive hormonal fluctuations prepare a woman's brain for motherhood, leading to improved stress tolerance and baby sensitivity. However, there may be costs to these changes, and more comprehensive studies are needed to develop interventions for at-risk mothers.
Researchers developed a method to measure customer emotions without relying on self-reporting, providing a more accurate assessment of brand attitudes. The study's findings suggest that companies can improve product development by incorporating such measures.
Research found that prenatal exposure to organophosphates negatively impacts perceptual reasoning and nonverbal problem-solving skills in early childhood. Mothers with a specific genotype associated with less efficient PON1 enzyme metabolization were particularly at risk.
Researchers found that thinner brain areas associated with Alzheimer's can predict dementia and disease development. The study analyzed MR images from two groups, revealing a threefold increased risk of Alzheimer's among those with the thinnest cortical areas.
A new colonoscopy skills assessment tool, MCSAT, was developed to evaluate cognitive and motor skills in trainees. The tool provides a standardized method to assess individual progress and establish normal learning curves.
A study reveals distinct brain development patterns between Neanderthals and modern humans, particularly after birth. The findings suggest that unique early brain development in modern humans may underlie cognitive differences.
A study published in JAMA found that severe sepsis is associated with significant cognitive impairment and functional disability in older patients. The researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 patients who survived severe sepsis and found a high rate of new functional limitations, including increased caregiver time and mortality.
A new research center will study the effects of bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates on infant and adolescent development, cognition, and behavior. The center aims to determine if exposure to these chemicals alters hormone signaling and affects sex differences in brain development and behavior.
A randomized trial of over 2,000 women found that DHA supplementation during pregnancy did not reduce postpartum depression in mothers or improve cognitive and language development in their offspring. The study suggests that current recommendations to increase DHA intake during pregnancy may not be supported by evidence.
A recent study published in JAMA rejected the benefits of fish oil capsules during pregnancy, contradicting international recommendations. Researchers found no significant difference in post-natal depression or neuro developmental outcomes between women taking fish oil and those taking vegetable oil capsules.
The new journal will publish theoretical and research papers on cognitive brain development, covering neurocognitive development, social and affective aspects, and various methodologies. Authors are encouraged to submit contributions using diverse neuroscience approaches.
A six-year study found that anticholinergic medications increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment and memory loss in older adults, especially those from African-American communities. The researchers suggest that these drugs may worsen cognitive function, but not necessarily lead to Alzheimer's disease.
The Teen Years Explained: A Guide to Healthy Adolescent Development dispels myths about teens' behavior, physical changes, and risk-taking. The book emphasizes the importance of sleep, nutrition, and parental influence on adolescent development.
A recent study published in Cognitive Development found that teenagers take the most risks compared to other age groups, particularly between 14-35 years old. The researchers discovered that teenagers enjoy the thrill of taking risks more than other age groups, especially when they have a 'lucky escape'.
A study published in Archives of General Psychiatry found that individuals with a sense of purpose in life have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. Those with higher levels of purpose were approximately 2.4 times less likely to develop the disease.
A recent study found that infants with positional plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) had lower scores than typical infants in observational tests of cognitive and motor development. This suggests that babies with flat head syndrome should be screened early for possible motor and cognitive delays.
A study found that people who follow more complex diets are more likely to drop out due to perceived difficulty. The researchers suggest choosing a diet plan with fewer rules and easier monitoring to increase long-term adherence.
Researchers used Category Theory to explain why specific reasoning skills, such as Transitive Inference and Class Inclusion, develop in children around age five. These skills involve applying two lines of thinking simultaneously, allowing children to understand complex relationships between objects.
A cross-cultural study found that children from communities with more modern resources performed better in certain areas of cognitive functioning. The researchers argue that these differences reflect the cognitive skills valued and promoted in each community rather than a direct correlation to intelligence.
A long-term follow-up study found that Mexico's Oportunidades program conferred health benefits on children, particularly those whose mothers had no formal education. The additional 18 months of inclusion in the program reduced socioemotional problems and improved child growth, especially for those with mothers who were less educated.
Researchers found that low scores on a memory recall test and low glucose metabolism in brain regions can predict a 15-fold greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. The study used cognitive tests and brain scans to identify early warning signs of the debilitating disease.
Researchers found that 3-year-olds and 8-year-olds don't plan for the future or live in the present, instead calling up past memories as needed. This challenges the long-held belief that children's brains operate similarly to those of adults.
A Mediterranean diet has been associated with a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as the transition from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. Participants who adhered to the highest scores for Mediterranean diet adherence had a 28% and 48% reduced risk, respectively.
A study published in Archives of Neurology found that individuals with mild cognitive impairment are more likely to develop diabetes, have longer durations of diabetes, and experience greater severity. Poor blood glucose control over time may lead to neuronal damage, contributing to cognitive impairment.
Cognitive radio technology aims to provide efficient wireless access networks, but new security threats may compromise its effectiveness. Researchers will investigate cooperative spectrum sensing and on-demand spectrum contention to develop more secure technology.
A new study found that children in low-income families who received extra cash from a government support program showed better development outcomes. The researchers suggest that the additional money allowed families to buy more nutritious food and other essential items, leading to improved health and cognitive scores. However, despite ...
Researchers used a novel 3D mapping technique to analyze MRI data from Alzheimer's patients and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The study found progressive brain atrophy in both groups, but MCI patients showed more cortical damage characteristic of Alzheimer's. This innovative method outperforms existing 3D imaging techniques.
A study published by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that children who get little sleep are more likely to have behavioral and cognitive problems in the classroom. The research identified four developmental sleep duration patterns, with short persistent sleepers showing significant impairments in cognitive performance.
Research suggests that even mild sleep restriction can alter children's initial stages of speech perception, leading to disruptions in cognitive and linguistic functioning. Children need adequate sleep to develop essential skills for reading and language comprehension.
A simple test combines medical history, cognitive testing, and physical examination to predict dementia risk within six years. The 14-point index is accurate in predicting dementia with 87 percent accuracy.
Researchers at Cambridge University have developed an effective new method to test cognitive decline in mice with Huntington's disease using an automated touch screen. The tool allows for minimal movement by the mouse and is less stressful, making it a valuable asset in studying neurological disorders.
A study found that African-American parents' messages to their children about race vary depending on the neighborhood, with high-risk neighborhoods associated with better cognitive development. Promoting mistrust of other races was linked to behavior problems in low-risk but not high-risk neighborhoods.
The study reveals that 1- and 3-year-old children, as well as great apes, prefer a place-based strategy to remember hidden items, while humans reassess this preference with age. This suggests that some evolved cognitive strategies are masked early on in human development.
Researchers found that human infants and all great apes exhibit identical preferences for remembering where things are hidden. However, this preference shifts in 3-year-old human children, indicating a uniquely human developmental trajectory. The study provides insight into the evolution of human cognitive abilities and tendencies.
Researchers found that physical symptoms of frailty are often reversible and can be addressed through early intervention. The study, published in Archives of Internal Medicine, included 754 participants aged 70 or older and found high rates of recovery from frailty.
The Harvard Center for Risk Analysis examines the health effects of fish consumption, finding that moderate intake reduces stroke risk by 17% and coronary heart disease mortality by 3.9%. However, high mercury exposure may harm cognitive development.
The frontal cortex, a brain region controlling multi-tasking, continues to develop until age 17. The ability to remember single pieces of spatial information develops by age 11-12, while strategic self-organized thinking takes longer to mature.
A year-long study at Case Western Reserve University found that 'responsive teaching' strategies improved parents' interactions with autistic children and enhanced their developmental growth. The study showed a 60% increase in cognitive development and a 150% increase in language development among participants.
Researchers developed a novel metal-protein attenuating compound (MPAC) to target beta-amyloid interactions and slow cognitive decline. The pilot phase 2 clinical trial found that plasma beta-amyloid levels declined in patients taking the compound, while those on placebo levels increased.
Research suggests that breastfeeding duration may impact cognitive development. Children breastfed for less than three months were more likely to score below average on mental skills and total intelligence at ages 13 months and 5 years. The study controlled for factors like mother's age, education, and smoking habit.
Eight-month-old babies demonstrate ability to bind attributes to form a whole object, as seen in the Kanizsa Square test. This skill, previously thought to develop later in childhood, reveals insights into early infant development and cognitive processing.
The Digital Childhood conference explores how interactive technologies influence child development, aiming to promote healthy growth and development. Experts in cognitive, social, and emotional child development will discuss the benefits and risks of technology engagement for children.
A study found that people with Alzheimer's disease were 50% more likely to have depression symptoms than those without the disease. Depression symptoms such as lack of interest and loss of energy were three times more common in those who later developed Alzheimer's.
A University of Michigan study found that older Americans with depressive symptoms are at a higher risk of developing new diseases within two years, comparable to those who smoke. Physical limitations and multiple symptoms of depression also significantly increase the likelihood of developing new disease.
A UK study found that breast-feeding significantly boosts cognitive development in babies, with benefits seen as early as 6 months and sustained through 15 years of age. The study analyzed data from 20 published reports and found that breast milk provides essential nutrients required for rapid brain development.
A recent study by Brown University researchers has found a link between agrin protein and Alzheimer's disease plaques. The protein, involved in nervous system development, may play a role in the disease's progression.