Domestic violence is unfortunately an everyday occurrence across the country, but not many people understand the ramifications it has on witnesses. Research suggests that the experience could ultimately affect a child’s IQ score. According to findings published in the journal Development and Psychopathology, extreme stress during childhood could affect an individual’s neurocognitive development. Domestic […]
Archive | November, 2010
Choosing a career path can be intimidating for some
Choosing a career path can be intimidating for many individuals, as some may not be ready to make major life decisions. While some people choose to go into professions where they have demonstrated knowledge at an early age, others may be at a loss for where their strengths lie. As a result, some individuals […]
Research suggests AEDs could affect neurodevelopment of unborn children in their teen years
Several studies have been conducted in the past to determine how an unborn child’s cognitive skills could be affected by his or her mother during pregnancy. New research published in the journal Epilepsia finds that mothers who take multiple antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in order to control their epileptic seizures could potentially cause poor school […]