Ted Radio Hour

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.

More countries are enacting policies to restrict teens' social media and smartphone use. But developmental psychologist Candice Odgers says that won't address the bigger problems facing teens today.

What happens when every moment of a game becomes something to wager on? Researcher Brendan Dwyer shares how prediction and financialization is changing sports and the act of watching sports together.

AI is built on prediction, but what happens when those predictions start shaping the world they're foretelling? Philosopher Carissa Véliz shares the risks of using algorithms to forecast human lives.

With predictions surrounding us everywhere, are we losing our tolerance for uncertainty? Journalist Simone Stolzoff argues that surprise, creativity and growth all begin where certainty ends.