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Podcast: Tiny Bites of Wagaliciousness
Episode: You Are Experiencing Brain Growth and Shrinkage Right Now - Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites Podcast
Description: Did you know your brain changes size during the year?
It’s OK – everyone’s does, and researchers are trying to figure out just how and why these changes are triggered. Some changes are tied to the length of daylight, some seem affected by barometric pressure and humidity, and scientists are scratching their heads trying to make sense of our fluctuating brains.
In the winter, the part of your brain that controls fine motor skills gets smaller, while in the summer months, the part of your brain that controls processing of emotions, decision-making, and motivation gets s...