Sentences with phrase «function early life stress»

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«Early life stress affects cognitive functioning in low - income children.»

Effects of early life stress on cognitive and affective function: An integrated review of human literature.

Third, chronic stress associated with family violence may alter hypothalamic - pituitary axis functioning, lead to dysregulation of neuroendocrine systems controlling appetite, and influence hormonal regulation of visceral fat distribution.35 Other traumatic childhood experiences have been linked to altered serotonin and cortisol systems.70 Overlapping research has shown that bulimia is associated with decreased serotonin metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid,71 - 73 reduced platelet binding of serotonin reuptake inhibitors, 73 reduced density of paroxetine - binding sites, and altered cortisol function.70 Thus, early - life disruption of neuroendocrine systems may elevate risk for disordered eating behaviors and suboptimal fat storage and distribution.

Studies consistently suggest that exposure to trauma or chronic early life stress may impair the development of executive function skills.6, 7,9,10,11 These skills appear to provide the foundation for school readiness through cognition and behaviour.3, 12 Children with better executive function skills may be more teachable.3 Indeed, in a high - risk sample, children with better executive function skills at the beginning of kindergarten showed greater gains in literacy and numeracy than children with poorer initial skills.12 Considering there is evidence that

Our hypotheses were motivated by the widespread environmental inequities (both physical and psychological) faced by children living in poverty along with increasing evidence that environmental stimulation, parental nurturance, and early life stress affect brain growth and functioning.

ECD programmes can take many forms, including promotion of good health and nutrition, support for safe and stimulating environments, protection from risks such as violence or abandonment, parenting support and early learning experiences, media, preschools and community groups.4 Poverty is the key underlying cause of poor child development; children living in poverty are exposed to many negative influences, including poor physical environments, inadequate nutrition, parental stress and insufficient cognitive stimulation.5 Undernutrition can influence brain development directly by affecting brain structure and function, or indirectly via poor physical or motor development, in addition to other pathways.6 — 8 Exposure to multiple co-occurring risks most likely contributes to greater disparities in developmental trajectories among children with differential exposure.9 — 12 This paper focuses on associations between specific aspects of children's physical environments — access to improved water and sanitation (W&S)-- and childhood development as measured by performance on a test of receptive language.

Studies consistently suggest that exposure to trauma or chronic early life stress may impair the development of executive function skills.6, 7,9,10,11 These skills appear to provide the foundation for school readiness through cognition and behaviour.3, 12 Children with better executive function skills may be more teachable.3 Indeed, in a high - risk sample, children with better executive function skills at the beginning of kindergarten showed greater gains in literacy and numeracy than children with poorer initial skills.12 Considering there is evidence that the achievement gap persists and may even widen across the school years, 16,17 it is critical that high - risk children begin school with as successful of a start as possible.

Studies such as these (15), then, indicate that in response to early life stress, the functioning of stress - related biological symptoms may be compromised in ways suggesting that they are losing their resiliency.

A harsh early environment was associated with an elevated flat cortisol trajectory across the stress tasks, suggesting that HPA axis functioning may have been compromised by recurring or chronic early life stress exposure.

Relationship of early life stress and psychological functioning to blood pressure in the CARDIA study

The articles in this issue include the latest research about brain functioning during the first three years of life and the important role of early social interactions for later school readiness and lifelong learning; how toxic stress caused by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is having an impact on the health and development of children; a summary of what has been learned about early development during the past 15 years; and examples of how tribal communities using Federal funding opportunities and partnerships to build more coordinated, effective early childhood systems.

Specifically, there was no evidence to suggest that the Early Start group experienced benefits in the areas of maternal health, family functioning, family economic conditions, or exposure to life stresses (Table 1).

Moreover, high quality interactions protect children against stress [31], and high levels of stress early in life may adversely affect brain development and later cognitive functioning [32, 33].

Relationship of early life stress and psychological functioning to adult C - reactive protein in the coronary artery risk development in young adults study

Effect of mindfulness based stress reduction on immune function, quality of life and coping in women with newly diagnosed with early stage breast cancer