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flag Brain development lasts into the early 30s, extending adolescence to age 32, a new study finds.

flag A new study published in Nature Communications finds that brain development extends into the early 30s, redefining adolescence as lasting from age 9 to 32. flag Analyzing brain scans from over 3,800 people, researchers identified five life stages marked by key structural changes, with the most significant shift occurring around age 32. flag This period, characterized by peak neural efficiency and improved brain connectivity, represents a major turning point in cognitive development. flag The findings challenge the traditional view that adolescence ends in the teens and suggest that brain maturation continues well into early adulthood, influencing attention, memory, and mental health. flag The research could inform future approaches to mental health care and neurological disease prevention.

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