Even If You Never Had COVID-19, Pandemic May Have Aged Your Brain

Source: Science Daily - Top SocietyEven people who never caught COVID-19 may have aged mentally faster during the pandemic, according to new brain scan research. This large UK study shows how the stress, isolation, and upheaval of lockdowns may have aged our brains, especially in older adults, men, and disadvantaged individuals. While infection itself impacted some thinking skills, even those who stayed virus-free showed signs of accelerated but possibly reversible brain aging.