Childhood Adversity Linked to Poorer Cognitive Function

A new study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggests that difficult experiences in childhood can negatively impact brain health decades later in older adults. The findings indicate that these early adversities leave a lasting mark on cognitive function, persisting regardless of an individual’s physical or mental health changes as they age. This research provides evidence that interventions to protect brain health may need to account for personal history extending back to the earliest years of life.