Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key developmental years.

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Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

A person’s brain is not fully developed until their mid to late 20s, as the brain grows in physical size and with the ...

Reading is a beloved pastime that's having a moment. A number of variables have helped to renew people's interest in reading.

Toddlers engage more regions of their brains around 16-months to help them develop important cognitive skills enabling them to follow simple instructions and control impulses. Findings from the study, ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...

The difference between the brain's predicted age and actual chronological age, called a brain age gap, may influence the relationship between cognitive impairment risk factors, like high blood ...

The human brain has four distinct turning points where its structure changes, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, demonstrating that brain development is not as linear ...