Kids that live in poor neighborhoods don't do as well on cognitive function tests as those who live in higher-income areas.<br />An analysis published Tuesday by JAMA also showed that lower-income children have lower "brain volume".<br />According to UPI, higher household income was associated with improved vocabulary, reading skills, and memory.<br />Researchers note the differences are likely due to kids in higher-income homes had more developed prefrontal and hippocampal brain regions.<br />The prefrontal cortex has been linked with behavior, personality, and decision making.<br />While the hippocampus is believed to be involved in learning and memory skills.
