Parents are often reminded to keep harmful substances out of their child's reach. But what if a child's experiences at home were as toxic to their health as household solvents and cleaners?
May 31, 2017
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A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood are associated with better mental health in adulthood, regardless of exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
Jan 18, 2024
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Researchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that children with higher levels of oxytocin adapt better to their preschool environment ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Psychologist Sigmund Freud famously proposed that our personal development is pretty much determined by events in our early childhood. While many of his ideas are now outdated, some modern psychological theories also suggest ...
Aug 2, 2017
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Children and teens who are abused, witness violence, are bullied or face other adversities are more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases in adulthood, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association ...
Dec 18, 2017
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Previous research has indicated that adults whose parents separated during childhood have an increased risk for poorer health. However, exactly what contributes to this has been less clear, until now.
Jun 5, 2017
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
Mar 8, 2022
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A school year like no other is about to end. The weather is warming up. In many places across the United States, COVID case numbers have been dropping and continue to decrease, meaning camps and other summer outdoor activities ...
May 28, 2021
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How do childhood experiences shape the rest of our lives? How does adversity in early life affect us later on? These questions have occupied researchers' interest for decades. While many unknowns remain, one overarching consensus ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to reduced vascular function and diminished sleep quality in young adults, according to a study at the University of Iowa. In addition, researchers found that poor sleep efficiency ...
Apr 21, 2023
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