Children born into poor families are more likely to act out. But children from well off families misbehave when raised in poor neighborhoods.

A new study using twin data indicates that accelerated biological aging predicts cognitive decline from childhood to midlife—especially for those raised in lower-income households. The research sheds light on how early disadvantage may shape brain health…

Analyses conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos showed that the condition can be easily reversed through simple stimuli and strategies, reinforcing the need for programs aimed at this population.