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10% Happier with Dan Harris

From the TED Radio Hour | Body Electric

Oct 6, 2023
Manoush Zomorodi, tech journalist and host of TED Radio Hour, dives into her innovative series, Body Electric. She discusses how our tech habits—like endless screen time—affect our physical and mental health. Zomorodi traces the historical ties between electricity and human biology, explores the health consequences of sedentary lifestyles, and emphasizes the importance of movement to combat these issues. Listeners can even join an interactive study aimed at fostering a more active lifestyle. Get ready to rethink your relationship with technology!
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Quick takeaways

  • Excessive screen time and sedentary behavior can have negative health effects, but incorporating movement breaks can improve physical and mental well-being.
  • Human bodies have undergone significant changes throughout history, from being suited for movement to adapting to a sedentary lifestyle with the advancement of technology.

Deep dives

The Relationship Between Technology and Bodies

This podcast episode explores the relationship between our technology usage and its impact on our bodies. It discusses how spending excessive time on screens and engaging in sedentary behavior can lead to negative health effects. It emphasizes the need to balance technology use with movement and physical activity to offset the harms of sitting. The episode highlights a study that suggests moving every half hour for five minutes can lower blood sugar spikes, reduce blood pressure, and improve mood. It calls for a cultural shift towards incorporating movement breaks into our daily routines.

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