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TED Health

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Mental Health
Foraging
Pollinator Decline
Artificial Skin
Honeybee
Pesticides
Abortion
Vegan Diet
Sustainable Agriculture
Anesthesia
Social Relationships
Teenage Sexuality
Metacognition
Boredom
Female Pleasure
Dunning-Kruger Effect
Unintended Pregnancy
Wild Foods
Entomology
Surgery

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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Dr. Nathan Gray
Physician specializing in palliative care and a cartoonist
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray
Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Psychiatrist specializing in ADHD and digital health. Author of Self Care for People with ADHD.
Focus Genie
Episode: Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Dion Dawson
Founder and chief dreamer of Dion's Chicago Dream
Dion's Chicago Dream
Episode: Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson
Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa
Founder of the Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction
Institute for Advanced Breast Reconstruction
Episode: Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa
Simona Francese
Chemist and professor focused on innovative breast cancer screening solutions
Episode: Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa
Jen Walsh
Sleep physiologist and speaker at TEDx Kings Park Salon
University of Western Australia
Episode: Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh
Robert C. Green
Medical geneticist, physician, and public health researcher
Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, Broad Institute
Episode: Interview: The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green
Fei Luo
Chemical engineer and founder of Lyvan.
Lyvan
Episode: Collagen's dirty secret — and its clean future | Fei Luo
Dr. Eric Topol
A world-renowned cardiologist, scientist, and best-selling author.
Scripps Research Translational Institute
Episode: Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan

Host

Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
Host of TED Health, a series that addresses diverse health topics with the aim of educating and improving listeners' lives.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lucy77l
    United States3 months ago
  • great facts assailed hy ads

    Great sound and sound research; felt besieged by ads.

    Instills instant contempt and disinterest in this listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JordanAMontreal
    Canada6 months ago
  • 啥问题

    不是,我为啥听不了?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirley0079
    China7 months ago
  • Not worth it

    Don’t bother loading it or subscribing. There’s an insulting amount of ads in each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Aduskviowir
    United States9 months ago
  • So so so many ads- over 50%

    I love the content, but a 18 minute episode had 8 minutes of ads at the beginning and 2 minutes at the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    kvpharmd
    United States10 months ago

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Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray
Q: How do you explain to patients what palliative care is?
I clarify the role of palliative care as supportive throughout serious illness, not just at end-of-life.
Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray
Q: How have you used your art to spark conversations about difficult topics?
I use comics to bring uncomfortable topics to light in conversations with other doctors.
Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray
Q: What makes drawing uniquely suited to capturing the world of medicine?
Drawing taps into nonverbal aspects of communication and allows for emotional expression.
Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Q: What are the signs that often get missed in adults, especially women?
Women often present with inattentive symptoms, making it harder for them to be diagnosed early.
Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Q: How do you distinguish between ADHD and maybe poor focus or short attention spans?
ADHD is continuous across multiple life domains, affecting relationships, work, and more.

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This series engages listeners by exploring a diverse array of health-related topics ranging from cutting-edge medical research to practical wellness advice. Through interviews with experts and thought leaders, it uncovers insights around mental health, nutritional science, and innovative health solutions. Notably, it prioritizes evidence-based discussions while addressing complex subjects such as grief, attention disorders, and community health, making it a comprehensive resource for individuals interested in enhancing their well-being through a better understanding of health science. Unique storytelling elements and real-life experiences enrich the narratives, promoting a deeper empathetic connection with the content.

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2. Dr. Sasha Hamdani
3. Dion Dawson
4. Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa
5. Simona Francese
6. Jen Walsh
7. Robert C. Green
8. Fei Luo

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