COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

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By Dr. Sushama R. Chaphalkar, PhD. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Sep 10 2024 Lockdown-related stress led to more severe brain changes in girls, raising concerns about long-term mental health impacts, say scientists. Study: COVID-19 lockdown effects on adolescent brain structure suggest accelerated maturation that is more pronounced in females than in males . Image Credit: DOERS / Shutterstock In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ,

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