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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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- 2 days ago19 min
Your vaccine questions, answered with Kizzmekia Corbett and Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut
Shoshana shares two talks that address where vaccines come from, how they work, and why some people have become mistrustful of these treatments. First up: immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett answers your questions about how vaccines are developed. Then, researcher Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut breaks down the science behind vaccines.Talks featuredYour vaccine questions deserve real answers | Kizzmekia CorbettHow do vaccines work? | Kelwalin Dhanasarnsombut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Can we edit memories? | Amy Milton
Trauma and PTSD rewire your brain -- especially your memory -- and can unearth destructive emotional responses when stirred. Could we eliminate these triggers without erasing the memories themselves? Enter neurologist Amy Milton's mind-blowing, memory-editing clinical research poised to defuse the damaging effects of painful remembered experiences and offer a potential path toward better mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
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 syndrome or other conditions -- shed light on the constructed nature of identity. He breaks down where our sense of self comes from and invites us to challenge our assumptions about who we are, with the aim of building a better you and a better world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Why smell matters more than you think | Paule Joseph
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 potential for early disease detection — and advocates for the creation of a baseline test for taste and smell that could open the door to more comprehensive health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
How your memory works -- and why forgetting is totally OK | Lisa Genova
Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor's name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? Neuroscientist Lisa Genova digs into two types of memory failures we regularly experience -- and reassures us that forgetting is totally normal. Stay tuned for a conversation with TED science curator David Biello, where Genova describes the difference between common moments of forgetting and possible signs of Alzheimer's, debunks a widespread myth about brain capacity and shares what you can do to keep your brain healthy and your memory sharp. (This virtual conversation was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. Visit ted.com/membership to become a TED Member.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
What is GLP1… and why is it everywhere? with Rekha Kumar and Dhruv Khullar
What exactly is a GLP1 medication? In this episode, Shoshana interviews endocrinologist Rekha Kumar about the market for obesity medicine. Rekha explains how medicines like Ozempic and Wegovy work by regulating insulin and blood sugar management for patients with Type 2 diabetes. They also talk about why physicians need to be cautious about prescribing GLP1 to treat inflammation. After the interview, Shoshana shares a talk from Dhruv Khullar on the role GLP1 can play in treating addiction. Talk featuredCan Ozempic end addiction? | Dhruv Khullar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago20 min
How play boosts your creativity and resilience | Katina Bajaj
When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our fun-loving human nature with optimization and efficiency. She makes the case that play isn't a reward for productivity but rather a survival skill — and invites you to rediscover the freedom of not knowing where something will end up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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