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by TED · English

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 LinkedIn at @shoshanaungerleidermd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson

Focused on exploring how various factors affect health, including social determinants like housing and food access.

4 Nov 2025 · 16m

The surprising cause of stomach ulcers with Rusha Modi

This episode discusses the misconceptions surrounding stomach ulcers, particularly the belief that they are caused by stress, spicy food, or too much acid.

28 Oct 2025 · 7m

Introducing So Your Parents Are Old

Preview of *So Your Parents Are Old*

28 Oct 2025 · 3m

Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

Interview: Could We Detect Breast Cancer with a Fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa

21 Oct 2025 · 32m

Can cannabis help you sleep? Here's the science | Jen Walsh

In this episode of TED Health, hosted by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, sleep physiologist Jen Walsh delves into the complexities of using cannabis as a treatment for insomnia.

14 Oct 2025 · 13m

How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale

Health, medical breakthroughs, and daily habits for a healthier life.

10 Oct 2025 · 27m

Interview: The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA

7 Oct 2025 · 41m

Collagen's dirty secret — and its clean future | Fei Luo

Collagen's Dirty Secret — And Its Clean Future

30 Sep 2025 · 8m

Interview: What actually causes high cholesterol? | Hei Man Chan

Physician, Speaker, and Advocate for Health Education

23 Sep 2025 · 30m

Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day? | Shannon Odell

The health benefits of walking and whether the widely cited goal of 10,000 steps per day is necessary for health improvement.

16 Sep 2025 · 7m

Interview: A parent's guide to raising kids after loss | Andy Laats

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Kids After Loss

9 Sep 2025 · 42m

I'm an adult! Why do I have acne? | CBC's The Dose

Dr. Kerri Purdy, Head of Dermatology at Dalhousie University

2 Sep 2025 · 23m

Interview: Why daylight is the secret to great sleep | Christine Blume

Why daylight is the secret to great sleep

26 Aug 2025 · 31m

The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

The Science of Taste and Smell with Rachel Herz | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

12 Aug 2025 · 35m

Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam

Why social health is key to happiness and longevity | Kasley Killam

5 Aug 2025 · 11m

How I make vegan food sexy | from TED Talks Daily

Pinky Cole, owner of the plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, shares her entrepreneurial journey and her unique approach to veganism in a conversation with Manoush Zomorodi.

29 Jul 2025 · 20m

Interview: The razor-thin line between contagion and connection | Dan Taberski

In this episode of TED Health, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider interviews Dan Taberski, a documentary podcaster known for uncovering complex narratives in health and societal issues.

22 Jul 2025 · 30m

How to make anxiety your friend | David H. Rosmarin

In this episode of TED Health, clinical psychologist David H. Rosmarin presents a transformative perspective on anxiety.

15 Jul 2025 · 16m

How to talk about your body without shame (w/ Anita Rao) | from How to Be a Better Human

How to talk about your body without shame (w/ Anita Rao) | from How to Be a Better Human

8 Jul 2025 · 35m

Interview: 1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle

Interview: 1 simple question that could improve women's health | Meryam Sugulle

1 Jul 2025 · 35m

Why do some bodies respond differently to disease? | Erika Moore

TED Health explores the intersection of identity and biology in healthcare, focusing on how various factors, including ethnicity and personal background, can influence health and disease response.

24 Jun 2025 · 6m

Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: The real reason polio is so dangerous | Dan Kwartler

In this final episode of the vaccine miniseries, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider explores the importance of informed decision-making regarding vaccinations, focusing on the historical context and challenges…

17 Jun 2025 · 35m

Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why do you need to get a flu shot every year? | Melvin Sanicas

Physician and healthcare advocate.

10 Jun 2025 · 31m

Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | Ethan Lindenberger

A former unvaccinated teenager who became a voice against misinformation about vaccines.

3 Jun 2025 · 44m