Nature

Heavy metals, noradrenaline/adrenaline ratio, and microbiome-associated hormone precursor metabolites: biomarkers for social behaviour, ADHD symptoms, and executive function in ...

The gut microbiome significantly influences physical and mental health, including the synthesis and metabolism of hormones and the detoxification of heavy metals, which are linked to behavioural ...
Nature

Delineation of cross-domain associations between everyday executive function and adaptive behaviour in Down syndrome and Williams syndrome

In genetic syndromes such as Down syndrome (DS) and Williams syndrome (WS), difficulties with executive functioning (EF) are a commonly reported feature and a key correlate of long-term success in ...
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Brain scans reveal how uneven intelligence scores relate to attention deficits in children

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who possess a distinct split between their verbal and nonverbal ...
Medical Xpress

Study shows COVID-19 disrupted young children's executive function development

Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed behavior. Executive function has been linked to positive outcomes across multiple ...
EurekAlert!

Study shows COVID-19 pandemic’s disrupted young children’s executive function development

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact young children’s executive function skills? Executive function skills are a set of inter-related processes that support attention, self-control, and goal-directed ...