TED Radio Hour Life Stages Of The Brain
Mar 5, 2021
Neuroscientists Kimberly Noble, Adriana Galván, Sandrine Thuret, and Lisa Mosconi explore how our brains evolve through life's stages. They delve into the impact of socioeconomic status on childhood development, revealing how family income shapes cognitive growth. The guests highlight the unique characteristics of the adolescent brain and the importance of neurogenesis in adults, offering tips to promote brain health. Mosconi discusses the hormonal influences on women’s brain health during aging, advocating for more awareness and research.
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Targeting Poverty's Effects
- Target specific experiences associated with poverty to promote brain development.
- Consider factors like nutrition, healthcare access, stress, and discrimination.
Baby's First Years Study
- Kimberly Noble's Baby's First Years study gave low-income mothers monthly cash gifts.
- This randomized controlled trial examines the impact of poverty reduction on child development.
Teenage Brain Development
- The prefrontal cortex, responsible for impulse control, develops until the mid-20s.
- This explains why teenagers may make more impulsive decisions.
