January 11, 2010 — Children who develop schizophrenia as adults already show signs of cognitive deficits by the age of 7 years and lag behind their peers on measures of memory, attention, and ...

Neuronal activity during development shapes functional connectivity between neurons and thus determines the ‘wiring’ of the mammalian brain. As best described for the development of sensory systems, ...

New research suggests that education provides little to no protection against the onset of cognitive declines later in life. It can, however, boost the cognitive skills people develop earlier in life, ...

Cognitive development continues through adulthood. Source: Isabelle Brocas In the 1930s, Jean Piaget formulated his cognitive development theory, suggesting that children progressively gain knowledge ...

The first study to investigate the effects of cognitive training on the cognitive functioning of older adults by education level has found that individuals with fewer than 12 years of schooling ...

Breathing indoor air pollution during childhood tends to be linked to worse memory in older adulthood. A new study suggests that improving access to clean energy early in life might help protect the ...

The diagnosis of cancer during adolescent and young adulthood (AYA) may alter the development and psychological trajectory of survivors across their lifespan. The current review focuses broadly on ...

Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the concern of or difficulty with a person’s thinking, memory, concentration, and other brain functions beyond what is typically expected due to aging.

A recent study published in Psychological Reports suggests that experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood is linked to ...