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Stress, anxiety, and depression during pregnancy can hinder cognitive development in offspring

Stress anxiety and depression during pregnancy

According to a new study at the Children’s National Hospital, increased stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women altered key features of the fetal brain which subsequently cause a decline in cognitive development in offspring at 18 months of age. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘JAMA Network’. Researchers followed a cohort of 97 pregnant […]

Want to set healthy boundaries with your parents or family? Psychologist suggests simple strategies

Family

Healthy boundaries encourage mutual respect, foster a better understanding and improve communication. However, we still find it difficult to establish them with our parents. A psychologist offers simple suggestions to help you do the same. Most people generally struggle with setting healthy boundaries in their old or current relationships, whether with friends, colleagues, partners or relatives. […]