Growth in early infancy drives optimal brain functional connectivity which predicts cognitive flexibility in later childhood.
Bulgarelli C; Blasi A; McCann S; Milosavljevic B; Ghillia G; Mbye E; Touray E; Fadera T; Acolatse L; Moore SE; Lloyd-Fox S; Elwell CE; Eggebrecht AT
This study looked at how early growth affects brain and thinking skills later on for kids in a rural area of Gambia. They found that good growth before five months old helps brain connections, which can lead to better thinking skills by preschool. The results show how important it is to help babies grow well to support their brain and mind development.