S6:E4 Sunshine and SAD

Super Brain by Brennan Sabina

Nov 20, 202519:18Health

Summary (short version): Why does winter feel heavier for some of us? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of Seasonal Affective Disorder — from circadian rhythms and serotonin pathways to evolutionary quirks and...

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