BrainStuff Classics: When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?

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BrainStuff Classics: When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?

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When we lose weight, it doesn't just vanish. Learn how our bodies shrink fat cells in this classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/weight-loss/lost-weight.htm/printableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Feb 4, 2024

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BrainStuff Classics: When We Lose Weight, Where Does It Go?

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