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The Neuroscience of Play: Why Girls Are Leaving Sports and What It Means for Their Brains

New data reveals that 70% of children quit organized sports by age 13, with girls dropping out at twice the rate of boys. Neuroscientists warn that this trend may impact long-term brain plasticity, memory, and cognitive development.

Lars SørensenLars Sørensen
February 23, 2026694 views
The Neuroscience of Play: Why Girls Are Leaving Sports and What It Means for Their Brains
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Connor Walsh
Connor Walsh4d ago

It’s wild