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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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Newer studies on social media & mental health

Not actually very conclusive scientifically, but I feel this makes a lot of sense. Mental health deterioration and social media usage seem to be increasingly linked.

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