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Childhood Hardships Hinder Brain Development, Study Reveals

5/4/2025

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Childhood hardships, such as family conflict and poverty, can severely hinder brain development, according to research from Brigham and Women's Hospital. Analyzing brain scans of 9,082 children, the study reveals that diminished white matter connectivity correlates with struggles in math and language. However, positive support can help counteract these detrimental effects.

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Childhood hardships, such as family conflict and poverty, can severely hinder brain development, according to research from Brigham and Women's Hospital. Analyzing brain scans of 9,082 children, the study reveals that diminished white matter connectivity correlates with struggles in math and language. However, positive support can help counteract these detrimental effects.