Covid Lockdowns Aged Girls' Brains Faster Than Boys'

• Adolescent girls experienced more rapid brain ageing than boys during Covid lockdowns.
• MRI scans showed girls' brains appeared 4.2 years older, compared to 1.4 years for boys.
• The changes might affect mental health and learning, raising concerns among researchers.
• Girls' greater dependence on social interactions may explain the difference.
• Experts stress the importance of supporting teens' mental health post-pandemic.

Source: The Guardian