Young Adult Substance Use Affects Memory at 65
Summary: The choices made between the ages of 18 and 30 may determine brain health 30 years later.…
“Magic” of Play: Why Adults Should Stop Telling Kids How to Have Fun
Summary: What makes play “good”? While adults often judge play by its educational value or “niceness,” a new…
Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain
Summary: Unhealthy eating during childhood may leave a permanent imprint on the brain’s appetite control center, even if…
Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk
Summary: A massive study of over 460,000 adolescents has confirmed that even occasional cannabis use during teenage years…
Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism
Summary: Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions. This difference…
Screen Time in Tweens Predicts ADHD, Slower Brain Growth
Summary: A large, two-year study of nearly 12,000 children found that higher screen time at ages 9–10 predicts…
What Triggers Tantrums? Sensory Overload May Be To Blame
Summary: New research reveals a distinct brain activity signature in children who become overwhelmed by sensory input such…
Autism and ADHD Brain Patterns Reveal Shared Biological Roots
Summary: A new study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than a formal diagnosis, aligns with shared brain-connectivity…
Early Trauma Hardwires the Brain for Aggression and Self-Harm
Summary: A new study reveals that aggression and self-harm share a biological foundation in the brain’s response to…
Imperfect Parenting: How Early Neglect Reshapes the Developing Brain
Summary: New research shows that even mild early-life adversity can disrupt development, attachment, and stress regulation in young…
Child Abuse Leaves Lasting Biological Scars on the Brain and DNA
Summary: New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.…
Why Older Fathers Pass on More Harmful Mutations to Their Kids
Summary: Groundbreaking research has revealed that as men age, harmful genetic mutations in sperm not only accumulate but…