Recent research into the neural effects of alcohol and recreational drugs suggests that the developmental trajectory of the adolescent brain may be particularly vulnerable to pharmacological ...

Adolescence is a period of significant brain development characterized by both structural and functional changes. These changes profoundly impact how teenagers experience and express empathy.

This kind of drinking is typical of teenage parties, as well as holidays and festivities like weddings ... triggering inflammatory processes that damage brain development. It is important to note that ...

A parental connection that supports a secure attachment is essential to help a young child with emotional regulation, ...

The longitudinal association between reward processing and symptoms of video game addiction in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study. Journal of Behavioral Addictions , 2024; DOI: 10. ...

Proper nutrition during early development proves crucial for optimal brain growth. Essential nutrients, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and protein, support neural connection formation and ...

But there are indicators that, if the CB1 receptor is disturbed during brain development, there may be problems with learning, memory, or other brain functions. While young children usually don’t use ...

A new study reveals that developmental differences strongly influence dominance roles in twin relationships, with typically developing twins perceived as dominant over their nontypically developing ...

Studies in adolescent animals suggest that some components of the developing serotonergic system respond to SSRI treatment in a similar fashion to the adult system. For example, chronic (over 22 ...

The researchers, who had started a study of adolescent brain development before the pandemic, were able to compare that pre-pandemic data to brain scans done about a year after the lockdown.

However, teenagers continue to binge drink ... which can further affect brain health. The brain is at its development stage till the age of 25-30. During this stage, the brain is more vulnerable ...