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Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...
As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the ...
Music classes for the very youngest children can set them up to one day play an instrument, but experts say the classes can also bring broader cognitive benefits: firing up areas of their developing ...
An OHSU study reveals everyday air pollution subtly alters adolescent brain structure, impacting mood and memory. Findings suggest even "safe" levels pose long-term risks to child development.
The science is clear: rich language exposure sets the foundation for success in school and life, including health. Early healthy brain development fuels Talk With Me Baby (TWMB), a groundbreaking ...
Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now ...
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In an era dominated by keyboards, voice notes and AI-generated text, one surprisingly powerful brain-boosting habit is ...
Exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child's developing brain and cause damage to language ...
The first five years of a child’s life are everything. For Our Keiki shares simple, practical tips to boost your child’s ...
The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal ...