TED Health

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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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A flavorful field guide to ...

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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 enthusiasm and a live ...

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11.28.2023 A flavorful field guide to foraging \| Alexis Nikole Nelson 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 enthusiasm and a live ...
11.21.2023 The single most important parenting strategy \| Becky Kennedy Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does ...
11.14.2023 The world's rarest diseases — and how they impact everyone \| Anna Greka Physician-scientist Anna Greka investigates the world's rarest genetic diseases, decoding the secrets of our cells through "molecular detective work." She explains how her team is using new, advanced technology to solve decades-old medical mysteries — and shows how this work ...
11.07.2023 Can you change your sleep schedule? \| Alexandra Panzer An early bird rises with the sun, springing out of bed abuzz with energy. Meanwhile, a night owl groggily rises much later, not hitting their stride until late in the day. How many people are truly night owls or early ...
10.31.2023 How to hack your brain when you're in pain \| Amy Baxter Have we misunderstood pain? Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain ...
10.24.2023 How targeted ads might just save your life \| Sandersan Onie Could the tech industry's complex algorithms support people during their darkest times, rather than just deliver targeted ads? Drawing from his own experience with depression, global mental health researcher Sandersan Onie shows how internet search behaviors can provide valuable insights ...
10.17.2023 Blindness isn't a tragic binary — it's a rich spectrum \| Andrew Leland When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness — and shows why it might have implications for how all of us see ...
10.10.2023 How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist \| Wendy Suzuki What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities — breathing and movement — that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
10.03.2023 The epidemics that almost happened \| George Zaidan In 2013, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea. The country had no formal response system and the outbreak became the largest Ebola epidemic in recorded history. Guinea then completely overhauled their response system, and were able to successfully combat another ...
10.02.2023 Introducing Body Electric We’ve got a special 6-part series with an interactive twist coming your way: On Body Electric, TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi investigates the relationship between our bodies and our technology…and she has a challenge for YOU. Starts Tuesday, October ...
09.26.2023 Sex education should start with consent \| Kaz Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we're revisiting a hilarious and relatable talk where sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at ...
09.19.2023 Why is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? \| Mark Edwards Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people being unable to get the birth control method that works best for them. Reproductive health advocate and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Mark Edwards ...
09.12.2023 Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech \| Nita Farahany Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires could be at risk of exploitation, says neurotech and AI ethicist Nita ...
09.05.2023 The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air \| Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah "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 to a fatal point by air pollution. Now, Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is on a ...
08.29.2023 Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn't? \| G. Richard Scott According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental dilemmas that fuel the demand for braces and wisdom teeth extractions today appear to be recent developments. So, what happened? While ...
08.22.2023 Why thinking about death helps you live a better life \| Alua Arthur As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this ...
08.15.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price 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 fun" -- and ...
08.08.2023 Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do \| Gus Worland Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission ...
08.01.2023 The Internet's First Main Character? \| The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks What if the most exciting achievement in your career also created a cultural phenomenon that pushed your mental health to the brim? In this new podcast from the TED Audio Collective, host Dylan Marron explores the story behind one of ...
07.25.2023 Lessons from losing my mind \| Andy Dunn 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 experience navigating bipolar I in ...
07.18.2023 What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? \| Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind 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 feces, exciting new research suggests that taking ...
07.11.2023 How to keep house while drowning (w/ KC Davis) 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 their way to ...
07.04.2023 How does alcohol cause hangovers? \| Judy Grisel 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 hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause ...
06.27.2023 The science of preserving sight \| Joshua Chu-Tan 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, researcher Joshua Chu-Tan offers ...
06.20.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria 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 perception ...
06.13.2023 A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark \| Ian Kerner 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 your relationship or reconnect with ...
06.06.2023 Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence \| Celina de Sola 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 trauma. With her team at ...
05.30.2023 What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential \| Kate Ackerman 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 performance -- they need true investment ...
05.23.2023 Why nurses are key to medical innovation \| Ben Gran 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 the case ...
05.16.2023 Why autism is often missed in women and girls \| Kate Kahle 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 Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into ...
05.09.2023 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events \| Kristen Nguyen 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 difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks 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 ...
05.02.2023 Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?" 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 the healthcare space, ...
04.25.2023 The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research \| Robert Waldinger 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 studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring ...
04.18.2023 Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look \| Anil Ananthaswamy 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" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb ...
04.11.2023 How puberty changes your brain \| Shannon Odell 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 extended ...
04.04.2023 Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) \| Fallon Goodman 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, setting the record straight about this common ...
03.28.2023 How to do laundry when you're depressed \| KC Davis 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 with a simple ...
03.21.2023 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava 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 TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
03.14.2023 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard 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 set personal boundaries and savor the ...
03.07.2023 3 ways community creates a healthy life \| Olivia Affuso 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 healthy life by tapping into the ...
02.28.2023 Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? \| George Zaidan 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 can have its ...
02.21.2023 The truth about faking orgasms \| Karen Gurney 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 what dynamics are at play, even ...
02.14.2023 Introducing Good Sport 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 invigorating stories from on ...
02.07.2023 An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear \| Allyson Felix 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 way. She tells ...
01.31.2023 How does heart transplant surgery work? \| Roni Shanoada 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 ...
01.24.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria 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 -- and calls for health ...
01.17.2023 How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement \| Riley Moynes 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 explains the four phases of ...
01.10.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price 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 fun" -- and ...
01.03.2023 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price 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 four-part guide to assessing your life ...

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11.28.2023 A flavorful field guide to foraging \| Alexis Nikole Nelson 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 enthusiasm and a live ...
11.21.2023 The single most important parenting strategy \| Becky Kennedy Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy is here to help. Not only does ...
11.14.2023 The world's rarest diseases — and how they impact everyone \| Anna Greka Physician-scientist Anna Greka investigates the world's rarest genetic diseases, decoding the secrets of our cells through "molecular detective work." She explains how her team is using new, advanced technology to solve decades-old medical mysteries — and shows how this work ...
11.07.2023 Can you change your sleep schedule? \| Alexandra Panzer An early bird rises with the sun, springing out of bed abuzz with energy. Meanwhile, a night owl groggily rises much later, not hitting their stride until late in the day. How many people are truly night owls or early ...
10.31.2023 How to hack your brain when you're in pain \| Amy Baxter Have we misunderstood pain? Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain ...
10.24.2023 How targeted ads might just save your life \| Sandersan Onie Could the tech industry's complex algorithms support people during their darkest times, rather than just deliver targeted ads? Drawing from his own experience with depression, global mental health researcher Sandersan Onie shows how internet search behaviors can provide valuable insights ...
10.17.2023 Blindness isn't a tragic binary — it's a rich spectrum \| Andrew Leland When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness — and shows why it might have implications for how all of us see ...
10.10.2023 How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist \| Wendy Suzuki What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities — breathing and movement — that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
10.03.2023 The epidemics that almost happened \| George Zaidan In 2013, an Ebola outbreak began in Guinea. The country had no formal response system and the outbreak became the largest Ebola epidemic in recorded history. Guinea then completely overhauled their response system, and were able to successfully combat another ...
10.02.2023 Introducing Body Electric We’ve got a special 6-part series with an interactive twist coming your way: On Body Electric, TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi investigates the relationship between our bodies and our technology…and she has a challenge for YOU. Starts Tuesday, October ...
09.26.2023 Sex education should start with consent \| Kaz Consent can be a tricky topic to talk about in sex education curriculums, but it doesn't have to be. This week, we're revisiting a hilarious and relatable talk where sex educator and TED Fellow Kaz offers a fresh look at ...
09.19.2023 Why is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? \| Mark Edwards Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, the result of millions of people being unable to get the birth control method that works best for them. Reproductive health advocate and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Mark Edwards ...
09.12.2023 Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech \| Nita Farahany Neurotechnology, or devices that let you track your own brain activity, could help you deeply understand your health. But without privacy protections, your innermost thoughts, emotions and desires could be at risk of exploitation, says neurotech and AI ethicist Nita ...
09.05.2023 The tragedy of air pollution -- and an urgent demand for clean air \| Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah "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 to a fatal point by air pollution. Now, Adoo-Kissi-Debrah is on a ...
08.29.2023 Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn't? \| G. Richard Scott According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental dilemmas that fuel the demand for braces and wisdom teeth extractions today appear to be recent developments. So, what happened? While ...
08.22.2023 Why thinking about death helps you live a better life \| Alua Arthur As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this ...
08.15.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price 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 fun" -- and ...
08.08.2023 Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do \| Gus Worland Lots of people talk about the need to be physically fit, but mentally fit? Not as much. In a powerful talk, mental health advocate Gus Worland shares how an experience of deep grief from his own life sparked his mission ...
08.01.2023 The Internet's First Main Character? \| The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks What if the most exciting achievement in your career also created a cultural phenomenon that pushed your mental health to the brim? In this new podcast from the TED Audio Collective, host Dylan Marron explores the story behind one of ...
07.25.2023 Lessons from losing my mind \| Andy Dunn 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 experience navigating bipolar I in ...
07.18.2023 What is a poop transplant, and how does it work? \| Kathryn M. Stephenson and David L. Suskind 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 feces, exciting new research suggests that taking ...
07.11.2023 How to keep house while drowning (w/ KC Davis) 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 their way to ...
07.04.2023 How does alcohol cause hangovers? \| Judy Grisel 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 hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause ...
06.27.2023 The science of preserving sight \| Joshua Chu-Tan 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, researcher Joshua Chu-Tan offers ...
06.20.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria 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 perception ...
06.13.2023 A sex therapist's secret to rediscovering your spark \| Ian Kerner 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 your relationship or reconnect with ...
06.06.2023 Mental health care that disrupts cycles of violence \| Celina de Sola 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 trauma. With her team at ...
05.30.2023 What girls and women in sports need to unlock their potential \| Kate Ackerman 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 performance -- they need true investment ...
05.23.2023 Why nurses are key to medical innovation \| Ben Gran 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 the case ...
05.16.2023 Why autism is often missed in women and girls \| Kate Kahle 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 Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into ...
05.09.2023 3 steps to help kids process traumatic events \| Kristen Nguyen 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 difficult conversations, restoring a sense of safety and facilitating ...
05.04.2023 May the 4th Be With You: Introducing The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks 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 ...
05.02.2023 Fixable: Kelli - “How do I deal with a communication breakdown?" 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 the healthcare space, ...
04.25.2023 The secret to a happy life -- lessons from 8 decades of research \| Robert Waldinger 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 studies of adult life ever conducted. Exploring ...
04.18.2023 Where does your sense of self come from? A scientific look \| Anil Ananthaswamy 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" -- resulting from schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, foreign limb ...
04.11.2023 How puberty changes your brain \| Shannon Odell 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 extended ...
04.04.2023 Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) \| Fallon Goodman 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, setting the record straight about this common ...
03.28.2023 How to do laundry when you're depressed \| KC Davis 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 with a simple ...
03.21.2023 A disability-inclusive future of work \| Ryan Gersava 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 TED Fellow Ryan Gersava. With ...
03.14.2023 How to preserve your private life in the age of social media \| Bryce Dallas Howard 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 set personal boundaries and savor the ...
03.07.2023 3 ways community creates a healthy life \| Olivia Affuso 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 healthy life by tapping into the ...
02.28.2023 Why is it so hard to cure the common cold? \| George Zaidan 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 can have its ...
02.21.2023 The truth about faking orgasms \| Karen Gurney 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 what dynamics are at play, even ...
02.14.2023 Introducing Good Sport 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 invigorating stories from on ...
02.07.2023 An Olympic champion's mindset for overcoming fear \| Allyson Felix 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 way. She tells ...
01.31.2023 How does heart transplant surgery work? \| Roni Shanoada 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 ...
01.24.2023 The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain \| Sheetal DeCaria 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 -- and calls for health ...
01.17.2023 How to squeeze all the juice out of retirement \| Riley Moynes 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 explains the four phases of ...
01.10.2023 Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life \| Catherine Price 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 fun" -- and ...
01.03.2023 What's your happiness score? \| Dominic Price 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 four-part guide to assessing your life ...

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A flavorful field guide to foraging | Alexis Nikole Nelson

The single most important parenting strategy | Becky Kennedy

The world's rarest diseases — and how they impact everyone | Anna Greka

Can you change your sleep schedule? | Alexandra Panzer

How to hack your brain when you're in pain | Amy Baxter

How targeted ads might just save your life | Sandersan Onie

Blindness isn't a tragic binary — it's a rich spectrum | Andrew Leland

How to calm your anxiety, from a neuroscientist | Wendy Suzuki

The epidemics that almost happened | George Zaidan

Introducing Body Electric

Sex education should start with consent | Kaz

Why is it so hard to get effective birth control in the US? | Mark Edwards

Your right to mental privacy in the age of brain-sensing tech | Nita Farahany

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

Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didn't? | G. Richard Scott

Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur

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

Is someone you love suffering in silence? Here's what to do | Gus Worland

The Internet's First Main Character? | The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks

Lessons from losing my mind | Andy Dunn

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

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

How does alcohol cause hangovers? | Judy Grisel

The science of preserving sight | Joshua Chu-Tan

The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria

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

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

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

Why nurses are key to medical innovation | Ben Gran

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

3 steps to help kids process traumatic events | Kristen Nguyen

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

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

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

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

How puberty changes your brain | Shannon Odell

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

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

A disability-inclusive future of work | Ryan Gersava

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

3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso

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

The truth about faking orgasms | Karen Gurney

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The bias behind your undiagnosed chronic pain | Sheetal DeCaria

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

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