1st-time fathers' brain volume loss linked to increased parenting, sleep problems, and mental health issues, suggesting a shared cost of caregiving.
A new study reveals that brain volume loss in first-time fathers is linked to increased engagement in parenting, but also more sleep problems and mental health issues. This suggests a cost of caregiving previously shouldered by women, now being shared by men. The research indicates that caring for an infant may sculpt the brain, with similar effects observed in rodents and human parents.
May 09, 2024
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