Summary
A neurologist explains how modern lifestyle factors are affecting children's brain development, making it harder for them to focus and learn. Dr. Majid Fotuhi suggests that lifestyle changes over 8 to 12 weeks can help reverse these effects and improve children's attention and emotional stability. He offers practical steps for parents to support their child's brain health.
Key Facts
- Children's brains are being affected by fast-paced media and constant notifications, which make focus difficult.
- Factors like lack of sleep, poor diet, and stress negatively impact brain networks responsible for attention and emotional balance.
- Dr. Fotuhi recommends five steps: consistent sleep schedules, nutritious meals, daily physical activity, structured routines, and brain exercises.
- The brain can be trained and improved with consistency and proper care, similar to a muscle.
- Parents can see improvements in their child's focus, school performance, and emotional well-being within 8 to 12 weeks by following these steps.
- Modern challenges like less physical activity and more academic pressure contribute to issues with focus and learning in children.
