Tag: cognitive development
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Too Much Screen Time in Infancy Linked to Anxious Teens and Slower Decision-Making, Singapore Study Finds
Introduction: A Let-Down of Early Screen Habits In an era where screens are almost ubiquitous, parents often use electronic devices to soothe noisy or restless babies. A new study from Singapore challenges this common strategy, suggesting that excessive screen time before age two may have lasting effects on a child’s mental health and cognitive processing…
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Does Fluoride in Water Affect Kids’ IQ? What Large Studies Show
Introduction: Fluoride and public health Fluoride in drinking water has long been a public health tool to prevent tooth decay. Yet questions occasionally arise about whether fluoride could affect children’s cognitive development. Over the years, researchers have scrutinized this issue, especially after early, small studies suggested a potential link in areas with naturally high fluoride…