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TED Health

TED

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What does exercise do to your brain? Can psychedelics treat depression? From smart daily habits to new medical breakthroughs, welcome to TED Health, with host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider. TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.

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  1. The doctor on a mission to build a healthier South Sudan with Yohanis Riek | from TED Talks Daily

    · 30 min

    Yohanis Riek went from herding cattle and fighting as a child soldier to becoming the first doctor in his community in South Sudan. He shares his journey to found a nonprofit bringing health care to remote communities…

  2. A future without food poisoning? with Emma Bryce and Nicola Twilley

    · 23 min

    Food is supposed to nourish us, but what happens when it sends us to the hospital instead? In this episode, Emma Bryce asks whether it is safe to eat cookie dough. Then Nicola Twilley shares how the kitchen…

  3. How our changing DNA keeps us alive | Linda Chelico

    · 20 min

    DNA carries the code for carrying out biological life, yet DNA is an unstable molecule. The reality is that DNA in all organisms is in a dynamic state with its environment, constantly becoming damaged and undergoing…

  4. Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green

    · 35 min

    Eric Green is a genomic researcher whose work with the Human Genome Project on mapping and sequencing DNA has revolutionized the medical field. From sampling patients’ DNA through blood tests to screen for diseases to…

  5. How AI can bridge the Deaf and hearing worlds | Adam Munder | from TED Tech

    · 7:06

    Software engineer Adam Munder is on a mission to break down communication barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In a live demo, he introduces OmniBridge — an AI platform that translates American Sign Language…

  6. The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer

    · 20 min

    Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens —…

  7. The science of raising kids (Part 2): How to raise healthy kids with Dr. Shari Barkin

    · 41 min

    From negotiating food choices to limiting screen time, raising healthy kids is complicated—but it doesn’t have to be, says pediatrician Dr. Shari Barkin. Dr. Barkin joins Shoshana to talk about the ways caregivers can…

  8. The science of raising kids (Part 1): Are you raising anxious kids? with Lenore Skenazy and Mathilde H. Ross

    · 26 min

    Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents. In this episode, Lenore Skenazy, cofounder…

  9. Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation

    · 40 min

    Bombarded with health headlines? Unsure how to discern fact from fiction? Social scientist Matthew Facciani breaks down identity politics and the psychology that shapes our most deeply held views. He discusses how…

  10. Why building new proteins from scratch is our new superpower | David Baker

    · 29 min

    The rapidly evolving field of protein design is revealing solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems, whether it's blocking a virus, breaking down a pollutant or creating brand-new materials. In conversation…

  11. How AI is saving billions of years of human research time | Max Jaderberg

    · 19 min

    Can AI compress the years long research time of a PhD into seconds? Research scientist Max Jaderberg explores how “AI analogs” simulate real-world lab work with staggering speed and scale, unlocking new insights on…

  12. Interview: What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy

    · 38 min

    In this episode, Shoshana invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic. After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry…

  13. Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis

    · 22 min

    Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover…

  14. How to use your muscles — or risk losing them w/ Bonnie Tsui | from How to Be a Better Human

    · 45 min

    Did you know that you start losing bone AND muscle mass as soon as the age of thirty? Or that your fingers and toes don’t have muscles? Or how women in Scotland are starting to compete in the lighting of Dinnie Stones…

  15. The surprising science of adolescent brains | from TED Talks Daily

    · 17 min

    Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens —…

  16. Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller

    · 48 min

    Dr. BJ Miller was a college sophomore when a sudden electrical accident nearly took his life. After months in a hospital burn unit and multiple amputations, he emerged into a world that saw him — and treated him —…

  17. Feeling stuck on climate change? Here’s what to do | Kris De Meyer

    · 15 min

    To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive beliefs. He digs into the science…

  18. Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray

    · 32 min

    With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped…

  19. Could Mental Workouts Keep Your Brain Young? | NPR’s Short Wave

    · 12 min

    Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR brain correspondent Jon Hamilton about MENTAL EXERCISES. Scientists have found the first compelling…

  20. Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

    · 35 min

    Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to…

  21. Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare | from Before We Go

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Today’s episode features two people who are shaking up the U.S. healthcare system in very different but deeply humane ways. Dr. Fumiko Chino knows firsthand how devastating medical debt can be. After losing her husband…

  22. Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson

    · 16 min

    What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving…

  23. The surprising cause of stomach ulcers with Rusha Modi

    · 7:02

    It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So…

  24. Introducing So Your Parents Are Old

    · 3:14 · Trailer

    Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often…

  25. Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

    · 32 min

    Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms.…

  26. Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

    · 13 min

    Can cannabis actually treat insomnia? It's complicated, says sleep physiologist Jen Walsh. While the plant has been used across time and cultures, there's been little scientific research on how it impacts sleep…

  27. How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

    · 27 min

    This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and…

  28. Interview: The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

    · 41 min

    What if we could get a heads-up about serious health issues before they begin, from the moment a baby is born? In this groundbreaking talk, medical geneticist and physician-scientist Robert C. Green shares how his team…

  29. Collagen's dirty secret — and its clean future | Fei Luo

    · 8:29

    From cosmetics to nutrition, collagen is seemingly everywhere — but we don't often discuss its ethically questionable sources, says chemical engineer Fei Luo. She delves into the groundbreaking technology that uses…

  30. Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan

    · 30 min

    In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people’s diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the…

  31. Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? | Shannon Odell

    · 6:49

    For years, Jean Béliveau walked from country to country, with the goal of circumnavigating the globe on foot. While few people have the time or desire to walk such extreme lengths, research shows that adding even a…

  32. Interview: A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats

    · 42 min

    Andy Laats had the textbook fairytale family setup ... a great job, a happy marriage, three wonderful kids and everything going for them. Until one day, they didn't anymore. In this tender, wise and unexpectedly funny…

  33. I'm an adult! Why do I have acne? | CBC's The Dose

    · 23 min

    While most people think of acne as a skin condition for adolescents, it can also develop in adults. In this bonus episode from CBC’s The Dose, host Dr. Brian Goldman speaks with the head of dermatology at Dalhousie…

  34. Interview: Why daylight is the secret to great sleep | Christine Blume

    · 31 min

    Does the type and amount of light you’re exposed to during the day change how well you sleep at night? Diving into the effects of daylight on your internal biological clock, sleep scientist Christine Blume shares…

  35. Why your body fights weight loss | Katherine Saunders

    · 13 min

    Why does losing weight often feel like an uphill battle? Physician Katherine Saunders unpacks how our bodies are wired to store fat, revealing that obesity isn’t simply a lack of willpower — it’s a complex, chronic…

  36. The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

    · 35 min

    Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam’s wife…

  37. Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam

    · 11 min

    You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to…

  38. How I make vegan food sexy | from TED Talks Daily

    · 20 min

    At the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole is flipping the script on vegan food with bold style. In conversation with host of "TED Radio Hour" Manoush Zomorodi, she shares the highs and lows of her…

  39. Interview: The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski

    · 30 min

    After a mysterious wave of tics and twitches swept through a small-town high school in New York, documentary podcaster Dan Taberski set out to investigate what was really happening. Drawing on extensive research and…

  40. How to make anxiety your friend | David H. Rosmarin

    · 16 min

    When anxiety rears its head, we often just want it to go away. Clinical psychologist David H. Rosmarin asks us to consider instead the positive role anxiety can play in our lives, sharing four practical steps to…

  41. How to talk about your body without shame (w/ Anita Rao) | from How to Be a Better Human

    · 35 min

    Why is having the sex talk, admitting you passed gas, or being open about your body hair so seemingly uncomfortable for all of us? Journalist and host of the podcast, Embodied, Anita Rao, joins Chris this week to…

  42. Interview: 1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle

    · 35 min

    There's a reliable indicator of a woman's future likelihood of cardiovascular disease — but it rarely gets asked about, says obstetrician and researcher Meryam Sugulle. She delves into the role of the placenta in…

  43. Why do some bodies respond differently to disease? | Erika Moore

    · 5:42

    TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave differently depending on a patient's background. By focusing on the "who" behind the disease, Moore is uncovering why…

  44. Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: The real reason polio is so dangerous | Dan Kwartler

    · 35 min

    In 1952, polio was everywhere: killing or paralyzing roughly half a million people annually. Yet just 10 years later, paralytic polio cases in the US dropped by 96% and we were on track to get rid of polio for good.…

  45. Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why do you need to get a flu shot every year? | Melvin Sanicas

    · 31 min

    All year long, researchers at hospitals around the world collect samples from flu patients and send them to top virology experts with one goal: to design the vaccine for the next flu season. But why do we need a new…

  46. Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | Ethan Lindenberger

    · 44 min

    Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate…

  47. What happens as we die? | Kathryn Mannix (re-release)

    · 23 min

    Have we lost the practical wisdom of what happens as people die? With lessons from a career witnessing thousands of people's final breaths, palliative care expert Kathryn Mannix urges us to demystify the experience of…

  48. Why smell matters more than you think | Paule Joseph

    · 6:56

    TED Fellow and chemosensory researcher Paule Joseph unveils the hidden power of a sense that's too often overlooked: smell. She delves into the science behind smell — from how it evokes memory and emotion to its…

  49. Interview: Aging, menopause, and rethinking fashion for comfort in midlife | Stacy London

    · 52 min

    “My lens around style doesn’t have anything to do with style anymore — it’s about physicality,” says stylist and fashion consultant Stacy London. “What do I want to be able to do? How do I keep myself strong?” Stacy’s…

  50. Interview: Why you shouldn't trust boredom | Kevin H. Gary (re-release)

    · 27 min

    Are you actually bored, or is something else going on? Educator Kevin H. Gary shares three practical takeaways to deal with the doldrums, so you can take control of your attention, figure out which feelings to trust…

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