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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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Top 10 TED Health Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best TED Health episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to TED Health for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite TED Health episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker

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10/13/20 • 18 min

Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep's impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code -- as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye.

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What yoga does to your body and brain | Krishna Sudhir

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12/08/20 • 6 min

There are many different approaches to modern yoga— though most forms have three core elements: physical postures, breathing exercises, and spiritual contemplation.This blend of physical and mental exercise is widely believed to have a unique set of health advantages. But is yoga actually beneficial to your health? Krishna Sudhir examines how this ancient tradition impacts the body and mind. [Directed by Zsuzsanna Kreif, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cem Misirlioglu / WORKPLAYWORK].

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What happens when biology becomes technology? | Christina Agapakis

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12/22/20 • 11 min

"We've been promised a future of chrome -- but what if the future is fleshy?" asks biological designer Christina Agapakis. In this awe-inspiring talk, Agapakis details her work in synthetic biology -- a multidisciplinary area of research that pokes holes in the line between what's natural and artificial -- and shares how breaking down the boundaries between science, society, nature and technology can lead us to imagine different possible futures.

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How to manage your stress like an ER doctor | Darria Long

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04/19/22 • 16 min

How do doctors in the emergency room stay calm and focused amidst the chaos? Drawing on years of experience, ER doctor Darria Long shares a straightforward framework to help you take back control and feel less overwhelmed when life starts to get "crazy busy."

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

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12/06/22 • 18 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 their biological origins may be connected -- and treatable with the same therapeutics. A call to challenge dogma and break down traditional silos in science, with the hope of saving lives. After the talk, our host Shoshana shares her own deeply personal experience with illness and the power of preventative action.

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The cure for burnout (hint: it isn't self-care) | Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

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07/13/21 • 17 min

You may be experiencing burnout and not even know it, say authors (and sisters) Emily and Amelia Nagoski. In an introspective and deeply relatable conversation, they detail three telltale signs that stress is getting the best of you -- and share actionable ways to feel safe in your own body when you're burning out. (This conversation, hosted by TED curator Cloe Shasha Brooks, is part of TED's "How to Deal with Difficult Feelings" series.)

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What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova

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02/09/21 • 14 min

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.

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Will humans one day hibernate? | TED Radio Hour

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03/08/22 • 15 min

Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.
This is part of "Work, Play, Rest" from the TED Radio Hour. In this series, TED speakers share evolving notions of what it means to pay bills, feel joy in play, and rest our minds and bodies. To hear the full episodes, find and follow the TED Radio Hour wherever you're listening to this.

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The mental health benefits of storytelling for health care workers | Laurel Braitman

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12/15/20 • 10 min

Health care workers are under more stress than ever before. How can they protect their mental health while handling new and complex pressures? TED Fellow Laurel Braitman shows how writing and sharing personal stories helps physicians, nurses, medical students and other health professionals connect more meaningfully with themselves and others -- and make their emotional well-being a priority.

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What foods did your ancestors love? | Aparna Pallavi

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11/03/20 • 15 min

Around the world, Indigenous food cultures vanish because of industrialized agriculture and a shifting, Western-influenced concept of the ideal diet. Food researcher Aparna Pallavi explores why once-essential culinary traditions disappear from people's lives and memories almost without notice -- and serves up a subtle solution to revitalize our connection to the foods we eat.

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How many episodes does TED Health have?

TED Health currently has 230 episodes available.

What topics does TED Health cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on TED Health?

The episode title 'Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on TED Health?

The average episode length on TED Health is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of TED Health released?

Episodes of TED Health are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of TED Health?

The first episode of TED Health was released on Oct 6, 2020.

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