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How Early Struggles Influence Brain Growth

December 18, 2025

Early life challenges are common among children. These tough experiences can impact brain development. Scientists have found connections between hardships and brain structure in kids. However, the exact ways these struggles shape brain growth over time remain unclear. Brain development is intricate

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How Early Life and Environment Shape a Child's Brain

November 16, 2025

Early life experiences and surroundings play a big role in how a child's brain grows. Two key factors are being born too early and the family's social and economic status. Researchers wanted to see how these factors affect the brain's white matter, which is crucial for communication between brain ce

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Brain Power: How Exercise and Smart Screen Use Boost Teen Mental Health

October 28, 2025

Teenagers who stay active and use screens wisely may be giving their brains a big advantage. Recent studies from Finland suggest that physical fitness and how teens engage with digital devices can shape their brain's development. This isn't just about staying fit; it's about how these habits influen

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How Reading Early Can Boost Your Brain Power

July 4, 2025

Reading as a kid might be more important than most people think. It's not just about school or grades. It's about the whole experience of being around books and stories. This experience can shape how well your brain works later in life. Think about it. If your family loved books and reading, you we

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Mapping the Baby Brain: How Scans Track Growth

July 4, 2025

The fetal brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have been trying to solve it using special brain scans. These scans are called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). They show how water moves in the brain. This movement gives clues about how healthy the brain is and how well it's developing. Researchers w

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Why Pennsylvania Wants Kids to Pick Up the Pen Again

June 27, 2025

In a world where typing rules, Pennsylvania is pushing to bring back an old-school skill: cursive writing. The state's House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would make cursive a must-learn for all elementary students, both in public and private schools. The vote was a landslide, with

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The Brain Boosting Power of Omega-3s in Pregnancy

April 18, 2025

Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for the brain. They are not made by the body. They must be obtained from food or supplements. This is particularly important for expectant mothers. Their babies rely on these fats for brain growth and development. But do omega-3 supplements during pregnancy actua

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Baby Brain Boost: Vitamin B12's Pregnancy Power

December 15, 2024

Ever thought about how a mom's diet during pregnancy can shape her baby's brain? A recent study has some interesting findings about vitamin B12. It turns out, when a mom gets enough of this vitamin, it may help her baby's brain grow stronger and smarter. The study compared how much vitamin B12 pregn

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Ancient Tale of Carbohydrates: A Key to Our Brain Size?

October 22, 2024

Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow

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Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

September 10, 2024

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi