Ted Radio Hour

Happiness researcher Elizabeth Dunn says we've been missing an important part of the climate fight. Could joy motivate us to make better decisions for the planet?

On social media, the algorithm drives which words go viral. TikToker and writer Adam Aleksic (@etmologynerd) argues that what we consume on platforms is changing our language on and offline.

James Robinson's son died of a rare heart defect at age five. Robinson shares how he and his family navigated those five years... and the surprising moments of joy they found amidst the uncertainty.

The COVID-19 vaccine was developed in record time, but many people were hesitant to take it. Immunologist Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire shares lessons learned about communicating medical breakthroughs.

Many people say they feel addicted to their devices. Journalist Nayeema Raza says three pre-internet habits could help us slow down and break the screen cycle.

Eric Zimmer knows firsthand how complex addiction recovery can be. He warns that medications like GLP-1s may be a band-aid to the deeper problem and advocates for a more holistic approach.

Too much sitting can take a serious toll on your health. Exercise scientist Keith Diaz says the antidote is surprisingly simple: 5-minute movement breaks woven throughout your daily routine.

What if your smartwatch could tell you were sick, even before your first symptom? Genetics professor Michael Snyder says wearbles are ushering in an era of highly-personalized, precision medicine.

After losing her mom to cancer, Lizzie Braicks-Rinker began to rethink what it means to be healthy. She now advocates for holistic wellness — prioritizing how the body feels over how it looks.