Brain Aging and Development: COVID-19 Effects on Teens
Brain Aging and COVID-19: A New Study
Brain aging is a hot topic in today's health discussions. Recent findings from neuroscience research have uncovered alarming insights:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted brain development, particularly in adolescents.
- Studies indicate that stressors during the pandemic accelerated brain maturation.
- The University of Washington reported an average increase of 4.2 years in brain aging for teens, particularly girls.
Understanding Neurodevelopment
This accelerated aging points to the complex interplay between environmental factors and neurobiology.
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