Why does lack of sleep in early childhood affect the brain so much?
A study in mice reveals why lack of sleep in young children disrupts their brain development, increasing the risk of ...
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A little coffee during pregnancy does not harm the baby’s brain
Moderate coffee consumption of mothers during pregnancy is not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to a Norwegian study ...
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Neurodevelopmental disorders: eating fish during childhood would reduce the risks
Fish consumption during the first months of life is associated with a low risk of neurodevelopmental delays. THE ESSENTIAL Babies ...
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The impact of screens on a child depends a lot on the family environment
Excessive use of screens harms children's cognitive development, but the family context has an even greater impact. THE ESSENTIAL Time ...
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Having the TV on during meals delays children
Children exposed to television during family meals often have delays in their cognitive development. THE ESSENTIAL Prolonged exposure to screens ...
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Brain: chlordecone continues to impact the cognitive development of children
Prenatal and postnatal exposure to chlordecone is associated with behavioral disorders and a decline in intellectual abilities in West Indian ...
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Babies outperform AI in ‘common sense psychology’
Artificial intelligence does not show more common sense than babies who are still in full cognitive development. THE ESSENTIAL A ...
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How to stimulate your baby on a daily basis?
Stimulating the baby creates connections between neurons, an essential element for good cognitive development. THE ESSENTIAL The brain is made ...
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Brain: why video would not be good for children and adults
Whether in our personal or professional lives, video conversations are becoming more and more frequent. However, an international study shows ...
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Why is baby smiling?
Smiling is an innate ability that allows babies to communicate with other human beings. THE ESSENTIAL A baby is already ...
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Noise affects the cognitive development of young children in school
Researchers have found that the attention and memory of children in primary school are disturbed by traffic noise around the ...
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After “mom”, guess what are the first words spoken by babies?
Regardless of the language, the first words used by babies illustrate their willingness to share attention. THE ESSENTIAL The words ...
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Deaf children: sign language prevents developmental delay
Communicating to children using sign language is just as "nutritious" for their brains as communicating through speech. THE ESSENTIAL Previous ...
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Infants facing domestic violence are at risk of cognitive delay
Children living in the same household as a violent man show lower results on cognitive tests. THE ESSENTIAL Even if ...
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2 hours of screen a day is linked to cognitive and behavioral problems in very preterm infants
In children born before the 28th week of pregnancy, very high daily screen time is associated with a deficit in ...
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Do your kids a favor, turn off the TV at mealtimes!
TV on during meals is associated with poorer language development in young children THE ESSENTIAL Family meals are key moments ...
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