Bigger brain ≠ smarter brain! 🧠
Brain differences between sexes exist, but they’re often misunderstood or oversimplified. From structure to mental health, research reveals fascinating insights – yet many aspects of female brain health remain underexplored.
Let’s dive into the science and debunk the myths! 👇
Much of the research on men’s and women’s brains has been conducted on cisgender individuals, but these findings can still offer useful insights for everyone. When we use ‘men’ and ‘women’ here, we recognize that these term don’t always align with the person’s gender identity
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