To understand how these brain changes might affect behavior, the researchers examined whether the altered connections were linked to changes in mental health symptoms or school grades.

World Brain Day is commemorated on July 22 to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of the body's most complex vital organ. The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) was founded on ...

Brain development of the preterm baby is improved by supporting emotional connection with the parent. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 09 ...

Brain development begins during gestation. A newborn’s brain is 25% of its adult size, ultimately reaching 90–95% of its adult size by age 6. Then, until about age 25, the brain undergoes a ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Researchers at the University of North Carolina released the results of one of the first ever long-term studies on child brain development and technology use. The study ...

In a new study published Aug. 15 in Science, Yale researchers identified how brain cells begin to coalesce into this wired network in early development before experience has a chance to shape the ...

Mar. 5, 2025 — Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by ...

Photo of children playing with their Christmas toys. But not all toys are created equal when it comes to brain development. FamVeld/Getty. Different types of play stimulate different parts of the ...