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1. Lessons from losing my mind | Andy Dunn

   25 Jul 2023 · 15 min

   Neurodiversity and innovation often go hand in hand, but does that mean visionary entrepreneurs get a free pass to say and do anything they want? Bonobos founder and mental health advocate Andy Dunn shares his…

2. What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? | Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind

   18 Jul 2023 · 11 min

   1,700 years ago, Chinese alchemist Ge Hong was renowned for his soup that could cure diarrhea-stricken patients. It had one surprising secret ingredient: feces. While it might seem absurd, and nauseating, to consume…

3. How to keep house while drowning (w/ KC Davis)

   11 Jul 2023 · 35 min

   Let’s face it: if chores were fun, they probably wouldn’t be called that. Because for most people, life can be overwhelming – and that means it doesn’t always look like a cleaning commercial where everyone is dancing…

4. How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel

   4 Jul 2023 · 9:42

   The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a…

5. The science of preserving sight | Joshua Chu-Tan

   27 Jun 2023 · 15 min

   As you get older, your eyes worsen and become susceptible to a disease called age-related macular degeneration -- the leading cause of blindness, with no cure in sight. Sharing the science of how your vision works,…

6. The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria

   20 Jun 2023 · 20 min

   While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they treat pain. This week we are revisiting a talk by physician Sheetal DeCaria, as she explains how…

7. A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark | Ian Kerner

   13 Jun 2023 · 13 min

   Sex therapist Ian Kerner hears about a common problem from his patients: "failure to launch," or the inability to build and maintain sexual momentum. What's the solution? Whether you're looking to reignite the spark in…

8. Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence | Celina de Sola

   6 Jun 2023 · 9:42

   In Latin American countries like El Salvador, homicide rates are alarmingly high thanks in large part to a vicious cycle of violence -- people don't have a chance to heal from recurrent individual and collective…

9. What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential | Kate Ackerman

   30 May 2023 · 17 min

   As a sports scientist, athlete and director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Kate Ackerman understands that women athletes need more than pretty sports bras or new sneakers to achieve peak…

10. Why nurses are key to medical innovation | Ben Gran

    23 May 2023 · 37 min

    Nurses represent the front line of health care -- from first breaths to last moments, and everything in between. But there's a vital place nurses are missing in action, says nurse and health educator Ben Gran. He makes…

11. Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle

    16 May 2023 · 14 min

    Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don’t display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate…

12. 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen

    9 May 2023 · 13 min

    What do we say to kids when intensely traumatic events interrupt everyday life? Whether you're a teacher, parent or community builder, educator Kristen Nguyen provides three research-backed steps for navigating these…

13. May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

    4 May 2023 · 2:29

    Love him or hate him, ever since his debut in Star Wars Episode 1, Jar Jar Binks has been one of the most divisive characters in movie history. And the backlash against him? It almost destroyed the man who played him.…

14. Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?"

    2 May 2023 · 28 min

    Kelli is a nurse at a leading teaching hospital where communication issues are not only leading to resentment – they could also be affecting patient care. After hearing from Kelli about the larger problems at play in…

15. The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research | Robert Waldinger

    25 Apr 2023 · 20 min

    The happiest and healthiest people are those who have an abundance of warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development -- one of the longest-running…

16. Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look | Anil Ananthaswamy

    18 Apr 2023 · 14 min

    Our memories and bodies give us clues about who we are, but what happens when this guidance shifts? In this mind-bending talk, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy shares how the experiences of "altered selves" --…

17. How puberty changes your brain | Shannon Odell

    11 Apr 2023 · 6:00

    While we often talk about puberty's effect on the body, what gets overlooked are the fascinating changes that happen in the brain. Puberty, in fact, begins in the brain, and lasts as long as five years. And during this…

18. Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman

    4 Apr 2023 · 35 min

    In crowds, at meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety,…

19. How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis

    28 Mar 2023 · 14 min

    Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script…

20. A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

    21 Mar 2023 · 6:53

    One billion people worldwide are living with a disability, and too many of them are left unemployed or feeling like they need to hide their conditions due to discriminatory hiring practices, says social innovator and…

21. How to preserve your private life in the age of social media | Bryce Dallas Howard

    14 Mar 2023 · 16 min

    Growing up in the public eye, multi-hyphenate creator Bryce Dallas Howard experienced the familiar pressure to share her life with the world on social media. But with her mother's steadfast guidance, Howard learned to…

22. 3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

    7 Mar 2023 · 9:42

    Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this episode of TED Health we are revisiting her actionable talk on how you can kickstart a…

23. Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? | George Zaidan

    28 Feb 2023 · 6:05

    On average, adults catch more than 150 colds throughout their lives. Even with similar symptoms, the cause could be different each time. Common colds are caused by at least 8 different families of virus, each of which…

24. The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

    21 Feb 2023 · 13 min

    Whose pleasure is prioritized during sex, and why? Psychosexologist Karen Gurney explains how a lack of equal pleasure in the bedroom actually reflects broader gender inequality in society -- and asks you to reconsider…

25. Introducing Good Sport

    14 Feb 2023 · 3:34

    This week on TED Health we’re excited to introduce TED’s newest podcast, Good Sport, hosted by veteran sports producer Jody Avirgan. What can sports teach us about life – and each other? Good Sport brings you…

26. An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear | Allyson Felix

    7 Feb 2023 · 11 min

    Getting pregnant as a track and field athlete is often called the "kiss of death" -- a sign your athletic career will soon end. Olympic champion, entrepreneur and proud mother Allyson Felix thinks it shouldn't be that…

27. How does heart transplant surgery work? | Roni Shanoada

    31 Jan 2023 · 11 min

    Your heart beats more than 100,000 times a day. In one minute, it pumps over five liters of blood throughout your body. But unlike skin and bones, the heart has a limited ability to repair itself. So if it’s ever…

28. The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria

    24 Jan 2023 · 20 min

    While doctors take an oath to do no harm, there's a good chance their unconscious biases can seep into how seriously they treat pain. Physician Sheetal DeCaria explains how perception impacts medical care and treatment…

29. How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement | Riley Moynes

    17 Jan 2023 · 13 min

    Despite common belief, retirement takes more than financial planning. And while you may be beyond ready to go on permanent vacation, you also have to psychologically prepare for when the novelty wears off. Riley Moynes…

30. Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price

    10 Jan 2023 · 17 min

    Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true…

31. What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price

    3 Jan 2023 · 20 min

    How do you rediscover a happier, more purpose-driven (and less productivity-obsessed) version of yourself at the start of 2023? Quiz yourself alongside work futurist Dominic Price as he lays out a simple yet insightful…

32. The affordable, 3D-printed bionics of the future | Enzo Romero

    27 Dec 2022 · 9:21

    Creating functional prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of imported tech, bionic innovator and TED Fellow Enzo Romero shares a groundbreaking model for designing 3D-printed assistive technology sourced from recycled…

33. A brain implant that turns your thoughts into text | Tom Oxley

    20 Dec 2022 · 18 min

    What if you could control digital devices using just the power of thought? That's the incredible promise behind the Stentrode -- an implantable brain-computer interface that collects and wirelessly transmits…

34. Why the price of insulin is a danger to diabetics | Brooke Bennett

    13 Dec 2022 · 23 min

    The price of insulin in the US is both outrageous and deadly to those who can't live without it. Diabetes advocate Brooke Bennett shares her own struggles living with type 1 diabetes and how the astronomical cost of a…

35. Is there a link between cancer and heart disease? | Nicholas Leeper

    6 Dec 2022 · 19 min

    Does the key to stopping cancer lie in the heart? Cardiologist Nicholas Leeper digs into emerging scientific research on the link between the world's two leading causes of death, heart disease and cancer, sharing how…

36. It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet | Shweta Narayan

    28 Nov 2022 · 8:51

    This week on TED Health, we are revisiting an episode focused on the Hippocratic Oath. It states: "first, do no harm" and is one of the world's oldest codes of ethics. It governs the work of physicians -- but climate…

37. How to have great sex (with Siphumeze Khundayi and Tiffany Mugo) | How To Be A Better Human

    22 Nov 2022 · 37 min

    Sex is a normal part of human life, but it can also get complicated–whether you’re having it or not! The way we approach, think, and engage with our sexuality varies widely our culture, community, identity, and more.…

38. Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach | ReThinking w/Adam Grant

    15 Nov 2022 · 42 min

    Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New…

39. Why public health messaging matters | Peter Hotez

    8 Nov 2022 · 15 min

    Whether you're aware of it or not, public health messaging shapes many aspects of our lives. The way medical institutions and the government communicate messages to do with our health (like when to get the flu shot or…

40. Are women more likely to get Alzheimer's? | Maria Shriver

    1 Nov 2022 · 14 min

    Does Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affect women? In this episode of TED Health, author and health advocate Maria Shriver joins our host Shoshana in a conversation that delves into the gender-based factors of…

41. How your body could become its own diagnostic lab | Aaron Morris

    25 Oct 2022 · 5:45

    In this episode, we are revisiting a talk about an inside-out approach to how we diagnose disease. Immuno-engineer and TED Fellow Aaron Morris unveils implantable technology that gives real-time, continuous analysis of…

42. How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Z | Peachy Liv

    18 Oct 2022 · 24 min

    Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful…

43. Is the pandemic actually over? It’s complicated | Anthony Fauci

    11 Oct 2022 · 29 min

    “Be spreaders of facts and truths,” says scientist and immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci. Having advised seven US presidents on various disease outbreaks including COVID-19, he shares insights on the present and future of…

44. How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel

    4 Oct 2022 · 9:42

    The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a…

45. Why are eating disorders so hard to treat? | Anees Bahji

    27 Sep 2022 · 9:58

    Globally, about 10% of people will experience an eating disorder during their lifetime. And yet, eating disorders are profoundly misunderstood. Misconceptions about everything from symptoms to treatment make it…

46. The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air | Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

    20 Sep 2022 · 17 min

    Breathing clean air is every child's human right," says grassroots campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, while sharing the heartbreaking story of her seven-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, whose asthma was triggered…

47. A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson

    13 Sep 2022 · 24 min

    Whether it's dandelions blooming in your backyard or purslane sprouting from the sidewalk, forager Alexis Nikole Nelson is on a mission to show how freely growing flora could make its way to your plate. With contagious…

48. Transforming the US social safety net | Amanda Renteria | TED Tech

    6 Sep 2022 · 17 min

    Digital public servant Amanda Renteria has seen that the millions of people who rely on government welfare services are often discouraged from seeking them out, frustrated by long lines and unnecessarily complicated…

49. What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? | Ellen Trachman

    30 Aug 2022 · 18 min

    Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and egg-freezing. But the law lags behind these advancements, says attorney Ellen Trachman, troubling parents-to-be…

50. Why ASMR is good for your brain | Craig Richard

    23 Aug 2022 · 14 min

    A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why…