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Girls respond worse to stress than boys because a region of their brain
shrinks - and experts say it could make them age quicker

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     * However, pressure has the opposite effect on boys and makes theirs
       grow
     * Experts believe girls suffering from stress develop quicker than
       others

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   Girls react differently to stress because it changes parts of their
   brain, new research suggests.

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   feelings and actions - known as the insula - to shrink.

   Whereas stress has the opposite effect on boys, causing theirs to grow.

   Experts believe the response may speed up the ageing process in girls
   exposed to stress when they are young - potentially triggering an early
   puberty.

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   The brains of male and female patients suffering from post traumatic
   stress disorder (PTSD) were assessed.

   It is usually triggered by accidents, violent personal attacks, sexual
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   the brain structure between boys and girls.

   Trauma stress changed one part of the insula, a region of the brain
   that helps control feelings and actions, they found.
   Experts believe the response may speed up the ageing process in girls
   exposed to stressful situations - potentially triggering an early
   puberty Experts believe the response may speed up the ageing process in
   girls exposed to stressful situations - potentially triggering an early
   puberty

   Experts believe the response may speed up the ageing process in girls
   exposed to stressful situations - potentially triggering an early
   puberty

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   The insula usually shrinks in size as children and teenagers grow
   older, leading experts to believe traumatic stress could contribute to
   ageing in girls.

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   Study co-author Dr Megan Klabunde said: 'There are some studies
   suggesting that high levels of stress could contribute to early puberty
   in girls.

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