an enriched, stimulating environment during adolescence has great effects on the resulting adult PFC and can reverse some of the effects of childhood adversity. For example, an enriched environment during adolescence causes permanent changes in gene regulation in the PFC, producing higher adult levels of neuronal growth factors like BDNF. Furthermore, while prenatal stress causes reductions in BDNF levels in the adult PFC (stay tuned), adolescent enrichment can reverse this effect. All changes that impair the PFC’s ability for impulse control and gratification postponement. So if you want to
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