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COVID-19 Pandemic Ages Brains by 5.5 Months

7/28/2025

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The University of Nottingham's research uncovers a startling truth: the COVID-19 pandemic has aged our brains by an average of five and a half months, even among the uninfected. Isolation and financial strain played significant roles, especially for vulnerable populations. This study underscores the pandemic's deep scars on our mental health and hints at the possibility of recovery.

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The University of Nottingham's research uncovers a startling truth: the COVID-19 pandemic has aged our brains by an average of five and a half months, even among the uninfected. Isolation and financial strain played significant roles, especially for vulnerable populations. This study underscores the pandemic's deep scars on our mental health and hints at the possibility of recovery.