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From Aarambh to Anganwadi networks, a grassroots model is transforming the first 1,000 days of child development ...
Researchers compared beliefs from 887 US adults with modeled lifespan trajectories from 166,971 participants across eight longitudinal studies. Population-average Big Five traits changed as much as or ...
Researchers from the Universities of Hildesheim, Bonn and Freiburg have uncovered how human skeletal muscle responds to resistance exercise at the molecular level. Their findings provide new insights that could help…
There was an energetic push to install air-filtering devices in schools and nursing homes when the COVID pandemic struck. However, these devices had rarely been tested in real-world situations for their effects on…
A large new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the National Cancer Institute finds that cancer-related health care expenses continue to be high for older adults, varying substantially by…
Portable air filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people's long-term care facilities, a University of Bristol–led trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found. The…
Maintaining and improving quality of life (QOL) and extending a healthy lifespan are among the most important objectives for an aging society. A research group led by Dr. Keiko Odera and Dr. Ryoya Takahashi, a former…
If there's a word that captures both the great promise and the persistent uncertainty of longevity medicine, it's peptides.
How to Behave in Front of Your Kids Understanding Your Influence: Many parents believe that their children are too young to grasp complex emotions, yet kids are observant and notice everything around ...
Play-based early childhood programs can help young kids develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, traits that can serve them well throughout childhood.
Psychology suggests that arguments over the television remote are rarely about the remote itself. Instead, they often reveal deeper emotional needs, such as a desire for autonomy, fairness, ...
Chronic gum disease (periodontitis) may worsen bone deterioration in people with osteoporosis by disrupting the microorganisms that support gut health, according to collaborative research between Griffith University and…
My first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county's science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather's blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would…
The ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of…
Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalizations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure whether this care improves their quality of life beyond clinical…
Lying in childhood can indicate a child's normal cognitive growth and improving comprehension of social interactions. As they develop theory of mind, children come to understand that others may have ...
Doctors remind that regular check-ups are necessary to help parents monitor children's development achievements ...
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Nominations for the 2027 SRCD Governing Council are now open! Review the nomination requirements below and submit your nomination by Friday, September 18, 2026.
Skeletal muscle is one of the first tissues to decline with age. This decline can lead to weakness, scarring, fat accumulation inside muscle and the loss of fast-twitch muscle fibers that are important for quick…
Urban childhood is a growing reality - map children, listen to Anganwadi workers, and build child-friendly cities where every young child can learn and play ...
ZANZIBAR'S Second Vice President Hemed Suleiman Abdulla has inaugurated the Mwanakwerekwe Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre, a Stanbic Bank Tanzania-funded facility that will provide safe ...
The World Bank and experts urge increased funding for IDP children's education, healthcare, and nutrition to secure Nigeria's future human capital developm ...
Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have found that certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
A new study led by Clarkson University Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi introduces a virtual reality tool that could help clinicians better evaluate walking balance and detect balance problems…
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) responded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed changes to the federal regulations governing grants and cooperative agreements.
An expert perspective on multilingual learning, emotional safety, and why early education should begin with connection rather than pressure “The earlier, the better” has become a common mantra among ...
Being frail appears to accelerate the onset of dementia, particularly in people who show little or no signs of the disease, a University of Queensland-led study has found. Dr. David Ward from UQ's Frazer Institute said…
Where Our Children Play (WOCP) announces the expansion of its youth athlete development programs, with U.S. camp programming entering Las Vegas during Spring Break 2027 and new school and after-school ...
Heart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among people 65 and older. Although it is commonly associated with advanced cardiovascular disease…
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