S10E10 - The Brain You Didn't Know
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Here are some things you might not know about the brain:
It's the fattiest organ: The brain is at least 60% fat, and healthy fats like omega-3s are important for its function.
It's unique: No two brains are the same, due to a combination of genetics, learning, and experiences.
It's a powerhouse: The brain is very complex and requires a lot of energy, which is why you feel hungry after studying or need fat to function.
Short-term memory is short: The brain can only hold small amounts of information in active memory for about 20–30 seconds.
It's not fully developed in teens…
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