TED Radio Hour Body Electric: Type, tap, scroll, BREATHE! How our tech use impacts our breath
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Jun 11, 2024 
Former Microsoft executive Linda Stone discusses 'screen apnea' from tech use. Science writer James Nestor explores shallow breathing impacts on health. Learn simple exercises to reset breath and manage screen time stress.
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Linda Stone's Discovery
- In 2007, Linda Stone noticed she held her breath or breathed shallowly while using her computer.
- This led her to investigate this phenomenon, which she later termed "screen apnea."
Kitchen Table Science
- Linda Stone conducted "kitchen table science" by observing friends and colleagues using computers while monitoring their breathing.
- Only a few individuals, like a test pilot and performers, maintained normal breathing patterns.
Screen Apnea
- Linda Stone coined the term "email apnea" or "screen apnea" to describe disrupted breathing patterns while using screens.
- This highlights the impact of technology on a fundamental bodily function.