By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. May 20 2025 New research reveals that extended breastfeeding benefits infants and helps adolescents build stronger brains and sharper thinking, highlighting the long-term value of following global breastfeeding recommendations. Study: Sustained breastfeeding associations with brain structure and cognition from late childhood to early adolescence . Image Credit: Kittyfly / Shutterstock Breastfeeding's neurocognitive benefits on