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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.

Follow Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider on Instagram at @shoshanamd and Li... more

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David Eagleman is a neuroscientist who studies brain plasticity and how our senses help us perceive the world. Over the next 5 weeks, Shoshana is diving into ideas about our senses. First up she  invites David to talk about touch and its relationship... more

Trigger warning - this episode contains mention of suicide and severe depression.

For years, the warning has been: smartphones are destroying a generation. But developmental psychologist Candice Odgers says that decades of data on teens tells a diff... more

Why do we feel exhausted all the time? We’ll get through the workday, collapse on the couch, scroll for a while, and go to bed… but wake up still feeling depleted. In this episode, Shoshana seeks to understand the concept of“deep rest.” She speaks to... more

In this episode, Shoshana invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic.

After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry Kupers, "What happens to your brain... more

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Candice Odgers
UC Irvine Professor of Psychology, expert on teens and screens
University of California, Irvine
Episode: What we're getting wrong about teens and tech | Candice Odgers | Your Body on Tech
Zeke Emanuel
Professor and physician; focus on ethics, policy, and aging
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Shoshana's Summer Playlist (3/5): The secrets to aging well with Zeke Emanuel
Elizabeth Micks
Creator of the TED Ed lesson on vaginal discharge
TED-Ed
Episode: The women’s health conversation we’re not having with Elizabeth Micks, Chen X. Chen, and Alison Edelman
Chen X. Chen
Creator of the TED Ed lesson on period pain
TED-Ed
Episode: The women’s health conversation we’re not having with Elizabeth Micks, Chen X. Chen, and Alison Edelman
Alison Edelman
Creator of the TED Ed lesson on emergency contraception
TED-Ed
Episode: The women’s health conversation we’re not having with Elizabeth Micks, Chen X. Chen, and Alison Edelman
Dean Sherzai
Neurologist; Executive Director of Clinical Research at Charles R. Drew University; co-author focusing on brain health and prevention
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Episode: The science on improving your brain health with Dr. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai
Ayesha Sherzai
Neurologist; leads lifestyle program for prevention of neurological diseases
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Episode: The science on improving your brain health with Dr. Ayesha and Dean Sherzai
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Happiness researcher and author, focus on happiness interventions
University Professor/Researcher
Episode: The science of gratitude and happiness with Sonja Lyubomirsky
David Fajgenbaum
Subject of TED Talk, author, and co-founder of Every Cure
Every Cure / University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How nearly dying helped me discover my own cure (and many more) | David Fajgenbaum

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Shoshana Ungerleider
Host of health-focused conversations and the TED Health framing.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • 听不了

    听不了

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    SarahW_0130
    China8 months ago
  • @ecobub_breastfeeding

    Really enjoyed/learned a lot from the episode with mark cuban and just shared it with a friend who is doing a sub stack called ‘care-full’ on the aged care system in Australia! Love the practical attitude that cuts through the bureaucracy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    5
    Ecobub_breastfeeding
    Australia9 months ago
  • End the music

    Please please PLEASE no one is listening to TED Health to hear annoying jazz playing in the background. Why do podcasts think they need music played while someone is speaking? It’s SO annoying I cannot listen to podcasts I’m interested in.

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    Lucy77l
    United Statesa year ago
  • great facts assailed hy ads

    Great sound and sound research; felt besieged by ads.

    Instills instant contempt and disinterest in this listener.

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    JordanAMontreal
    Canadaa year ago
  • 啥问题

    不是,我为啥听不了?

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    Shirley0079
    Chinaa year ago

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Shoshana's Summer Playlist (4/5): Your gut’s guide to a happier microbiome | Megan Rossi
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to nourish their gut microbiome on a daily basis?
Incorporate the 'super six' plant-based groups daily—legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs/spices, nuts/seeds—plus fermented foods and oily fish to provide a diverse range of fibers and nutrients that feed different microbial communities, while avoiding unnecessary ultra-processed foods and practicing mindful eating to reduce stress-related digestive issues.
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (4/5): Your gut’s guide to a happier microbiome | Megan Rossi
Q: What is the biggest myth about gut health you encounter, and why is it so damaging?
A dominant myth is that you can simply cut out certain foods, like gluten or legumes, to improve gut health. In reality, restricting these foods can reduce microbiome diversity and nutrient intake, undermining long-term gut health and leading to difficulties when reintroducing foods later on.
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (4/5): Your gut’s guide to a happier microbiome | Megan Rossi
Q: You've described gut health as foundational to overall health. How does gut health influence areas people might not expect, like mental health or skin health?
Gut health affects mood and mental well-being through the gut-brain axis, where nutrients, inflammation, and microbial metabolites can influence brain signaling and stress responses, while the skin and other organs reflect systemic inflammation and nutrient status modulated by the gut. Prioritizing a diverse, fiber-rich diet supports a healthy microbiome, which in turn supports skin and mental health.
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (2/5): What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy
Q: What practical steps can individuals take to rebuild connection in a tech-saturated world?
Create tech-free zones (like during meals), designate a weekly no-social-media day, and enlist a friend to hold you accountable, turning small, shared commitments into lasting habits.
Shoshana's Summer Playlist (2/5): What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy
Q: What does the science show about loneliness' impact on the body, such as heart health and the immune system?
Chronic loneliness triggers prolonged stress responses that raise inflammation, increase risk of depression, anxiety, cardiovascular disease, and even dementia, making loneliness a major public health issue.

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A thoughtful health-focused program that probes how science, behavior, and policy intersect to improve well-being. Episodes frequently explore mental and physical health through practical how-tos, from quiet reflection and resilience-building to aging well, child development, and compassionate caregiving. Guests range from clinicians and researchers to storytellers who illuminate real-world impacts of health topics, including allergy science, reproductive and genomic medicine, and the social dimensions of care. The show often blends clinical insight with human-centered narratives, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners who want evidence-based guidance for healthier lives and smarter health decisions.

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