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TED Health

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Mental Health
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Artificial Skin
Pesticides
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Sustainable Agriculture
Vegan Diet
Anesthesia
Climate Change
Social Relationships
Teenage Sexuality
Metacognition
Boredom
Female Pleasure
Dunning-Kruger Effect
Entomology
Wild Foods
Germ Theory
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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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Kerri Purdy
Academic dermatologist and division director of dermatology at Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Episode: I'm an adult! Why do I have acne? | CBC's The Dose
Christine Blume
Sleep scientist and speaker at TEDxBasil
Episode: Interview: Why daylight is the secret to great sleep | Christine Blume
Dr. Meredith Broderick
Neurologist and sleep medicine specialist
Episode: Interview: Why daylight is the secret to great sleep | Christine Blume
Rachel Herz
Cognitive neuroscientist specializing in taste and smell, author of Why You Eat What You Eat and The Scent of Desire.
Brown University
Episode: The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Allison Grant
Contributing co-host and novelist, offers personal anecdotes regarding smell and taste.
Episode: The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Kasley Killam
Social scientist studying the role of human connection in well-being
Episode: Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam
Pinky Cole
Entrepreneur and owner of Slutty Vegan, promoting plant-based food in a provocative way.
Slutty Vegan
Episode: How I make vegan food sexy | from TED Talks Daily
Dan Taberski
Filmmaker and journalist known for podcasts such as Missing Richard Simmons
Hysterical Podcast
Episode: Interview: The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski

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Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
Host of TED Health, focused on various aspects of health, fitness, and well-being.

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
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    Lucy77l
    United States15 days 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
    Canada4 months ago
  • 啥问题

    不是,我为啥听不了?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shirley0079
    China5 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 States7 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 States8 months ago

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Several reviews highlight the importance of personal storytelling in making health topics relatable.

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#90
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#242
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#115
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#144
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Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan
Q: What would truly personalized care look like in someone's real-life medical journey?
It would include genomic information and preventative measures tailored to individual risks based on comprehensive health data.
Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan
Q: How closely are heart health and brain health linked?
They are tightly intertwined, with many risk factors for heart disease, including diet and sleep quality.
Interview: A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats
Q: What are some of the most effective tools or interventions to help children heal from ACEs?
Trauma-focused mental health interventions, establishing safe and nurturing relationships, and regular check-ins to assess stress responses are crucial for healing.
Interview: A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats
Q: What have you learned from bringing ACE screening to scale in California?
Early detection and early intervention is crucial because it improves outcomes; the challenges involve helping clinicians understand that they're treating the dysregulated stress response, and evidence-based interventions need to be employed.
Interview: A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats
Q: What are some signs that parents or caregivers or even teachers can look for that a child may be impacted by ACEs?
Changes in behavior, difficulty with executive functioning, disrupted sleep, changes in growth, and frequent infections are some of the symptoms that may indicate a child is impacted by ACEs.

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Focusing on topics that intersect health, science, and daily living, this series brings expert insights into issues ranging from mental health, nutrition, and exercise to emerging medical innovations. Episodes cover diverse subjects such as the implications of adult acne, the significance of sleep, obesity, and the psychological effects of social connections. What sets this series apart is its blend of personal narratives and scientific explanations, featuring a rich lineup of guests that include healthcare professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The content is structured to educate and inspire listeners to optimize their health and well-being through evidence-based practices and relatable discussions.

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1. Dr. Eric Topol
2. Dr. Kerri Purdy
3. Christine Blume
4. Dr. Meredith Broderick
5. Rachel Herz
6. Allison Grant
7. Kasley Killam
8. Pinky Cole

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