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Maternal Obesity and Child Cognitive Outcomes
Environmental and Socioeconomic Influences on Cognition

Maternal Obesity and Child Cognitive Outcomes

This post reviews the findings of Widen et al. (2019), who examined how maternal prepregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) affect cognitive outcomes in children. The study focused on a diverse, low-income, multiethnic cohort to explore potential sex-specific differences in child neurodevelopment linked to maternal obesity. …

Role of Intelligence and Music Aptitude in Piano Skill Acquisition for Beginners
Cognitive Abilities and Intelligence

Intelligence and Music Aptitude in Piano Skill Acquisition

Burgoyne, Harris, and Hambrick’s (2019) study examines how individual differences, including cognitive ability, music aptitude, and mindset, influence the acquisition of piano skills among beginners. By focusing on individuals with little to no prior experience, this research offers insights into the early stages of learning a musical instrument. Background The …

The Benefits of Midday Napping for Children’s Health and Well-being
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

The Benefits of Midday Napping for Children’s Development

Midday napping is a common practice in many cultures, especially among children. Liu et al. (2019) investigated the potential benefits of this habit for cognitive, emotional, and physical health outcomes in children. Their findings provide valuable insights into how napping may influence various aspects of child development. Background The study …

Cognitive Abilities, Not Math Skills, Predict Wealth for Preterm Adults
Cognitive Development and Neurodevelopment

Cognitive Abilities, Not Math Skills, Predict Wealth for Preterm Adults

This study, authored by Jaekel et al. (2019), examines the relationship between being born very preterm (VP) or with very low birth weight (VLBW), cognitive abilities, and wealth accumulation in adulthood. By tracking participants from birth to 26 years of age, the research provides key insights into how early cognitive …

The Influence of Childhood Socioeconomic Status on Brain Development
Environmental and Socioeconomic Influences on Cognition

Brain’s Response to Socioeconomic Status

McDermott et al. (2019) conducted a longitudinal study examining how childhood socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with structural brain development. By analyzing over 1,200 MRI scans from youth aged 5 to 25 years, the researchers explored connections between SES and the anatomy of the brain, offering important insights into cognitive …