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05/21/24 • 21 min
Later, Manoush takes us into the future of "consumer hearables" and how tech companies want us to never — ever— take our earbuds out.
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Part 1: The Body Through The Ages
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11/17/23 • 28 min
Part one kicks off with an exploration into how economic eras have shaped the human body in the past with author Vybarr Cregan-Reid. Then, Columbia University researcher and exercise physiologist Keith Diaz and Manoush discuss his findings and propose a challenge to listeners: Let's see if we can end this cycle of type, tap, collapse together.
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What is Body Electric?
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11/16/23 • 2 min
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Part 5: The Mind-Body-Tech Connection
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11/17/23 • 26 min
Also in this episode: neurologist Caroline Olvera takes us inside the "TikTok tics" outbreak — exploring why thousands of teens developed Tourette's-like symptoms after watching TikTok videos in 2021. Plus, how a school in Washington, DC helps kids stay connected to their bodies by creating a high-movement, low-tech environment.
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06/11/24 • 24 min
Then, Manoush talks to the bestselling author of Breath, science writer James Nestor, who explains how shallow breathing impacts our physical and mental health. He takes us through a simple exercise to "reset" our breath and relieve screen time stress.
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What Zoom Does To Our Brains
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01/08/24 • 11 min
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Part 2: When Human Met Desk
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11/17/23 • 23 min
Manoush also visits the Exercise Testing Laboratory at Columbia University Medical Center where researchers collect data on how her body responds to a day of sitting compared to a day of constant movement breaks.
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Part 4: Below the Belt
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11/17/23 • 24 min
Also in this episode: how a faulty, incorrect study went viral — claiming smartphones were causing people to grow horns on their backs. Science journalist Nsikan Akpan sets the record straight. Later, writer Paul Ingraham shares his daily strategy for doing movement snacks and strength building while balancing deadlines.
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Part 3: Why Our Eyes Are Elongating
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11/17/23 • 24 min
Later in the episode, we hear from a team of employees who tried incorporating "movement snacks" into their days for one week.
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Part 6: Walk Into The Future
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11/17/23 • 33 min
Also on this episode, listener Dana Lopez Maile describes how the study was a "game changer" for her health. Yiliu Shen-Burke, founder of the augmented reality app SoftSpace, explains his vision of augmented reality. Finally, Manoush explores the future of screen time in a new era of artificial intelligence, and the inextricable convergence of humans and machines.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Body Electric have?
Body Electric currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Body Electric cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Body Electric?
The episode title 'Your earbuds and you: What all that listening is doing to us' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Body Electric?
The average episode length on Body Electric is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Body Electric released?
Episodes of Body Electric are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Body Electric?
The first episode of Body Electric was released on Nov 16, 2023.
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