Short Wave Body Electric: The Body Through The Ages
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Oct 7, 2023 
Manoush Zomorodi, the insightful host of NPR's TED Radio Hour, dives deep into the consequences of our tech-driven, sedentary lifestyles. She discusses how prolonged sitting impacts mental and physical health, emphasizing that even consistent exercise can’t fully mitigate these risks. Zomorodi introduces fascinating movement hacks to encourage more active routines and explores how light physical activity can enhance mood and productivity. With a call to action, she invites everyone to rethink their daily habits for better well-being.
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Anthropocene Bodies
- Modern lifestyles, with prolonged screen time and limited movement, negatively affect our bodies.
- Historian Vybar Cregan-Reed calls these "Anthropocene bodies," shaped by our modern environment.
Evolution of Sedentary Lifestyles
- Historically, human bodies adapted to various demands, from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to agricultural work.
- The invention of the chair and the rise of office work led to increased sitting, culminating in today's sedentary lifestyles.
Long-Term Health Crisis
- While modern medicine addresses immediate health threats, our sedentary lifestyles pose a long-term health crisis.
- This slow-moving crisis will impact us for decades to come.