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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]()

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