New research indicates that identifying children as having high cognitive ability at a young age is often an unreliable ...

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps explain why growing up in a stimulating environment enhances ...

Phase one –the “childhood phase” — lasts until age nine, per the study. During this window, the brain’s wealth of synapses – ...

A new study reveals adolescence lasts until age 32, showing how the brain changes through five distinct life phases.

For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development?