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30/12/2024

Bored of making (and breaking) the same resolutions over and over again? Try one of these unique options:

Feel like you start the new year ready to reinvent your life, only to find that, a month later, you’ve given up on everything and are living a life that’s totally indistinguishable from last year?…

30/12/2024

If you're part of the 50% of people who are s*xually bored or on the brink of boredom in the bedroom — here's how you can keep the spark alive:

S*x therapist Ian Kerner hears about a common problem from his patients: "failure to launch," or the inability to build and maintain s*xual momentum. What's the solution? Whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your relationship or reconnect with your own desire, Kerner shares advice on how ...

30/12/2024

In memory of former US President Jimmy Carter, revisit his 2015 TED Talk where he powerfully calls for an end to the mistreatment of women and girls around the world:

With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing. The final reason he gives? "In general, men don't give a damn."

29/12/2024

"A fangirl's shriek is like a superpower — because it's this fearless and honest expression of pure celebration and joy."
If you're a fan of Star Wars, K-pop, Taylor Swift or *anything* in this world, this is for you: http://t.ted.com/cpQajDM

29/12/2024

The good news: Making small changes in your relationships can yield *big* results. Get started with these tips:

Making small changes in our connections with people — whether it’s our nearest and dearest or strangers at the store — can yield big results. Here are some to try, from relationsh…

29/12/2024

Some people wear lack of sleep as a badge of honor — but it's really a health crisis. Here's why you *need* good sleep:

There's nothing quite like a good night's sleep. What if technology could help us get more out of it? Dan Gartenberg is working on tech that stimulates deep sleep, the most regenerative stage which (among other wonderful things) might help us consolidate our memories and form our personalities. Find...

28/12/2024

"Resilience isn't some fixed trait. It's not elusive, that some people have and some people don't. It actually requires very ordinary processes."

Watch Lucy Hone's full talk here: http://t.ted.com/KkmHCh8

28/12/2024

If you're trying to keep your plate a *little* more balanced — these are the best foods to eat to keep you healthy:

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. And while we can't control all the factors that go into maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, we can manipulate the balance of our microbes ...

27/12/2024

"I don't have goals; I have fantasies. They're exactly like goals but without the hard work." Watch Emily Levine's full talk here: http://t.ted.com/dnJol8A

27/12/2024

Here's how studying sewage can reveal a lot about our communities and how we can use that data to lead to real-time quality-of-life improvements.

"Everybody pees and poops — and we know that urine and stool contain a rich source of information on our health," says data detective Newsha Ghaeli. Exploring the growing field of wastewater epidemiology, she shows how studying sewage can (anonymously) reveal a lot about the collective well-being ...

27/12/2024

Does following through with plans stress you out? Here's how you to get in touch with your inner extrovert:

In this week’s “Dear Guy,” NYC psychologist Guy Winch counsels a chronic canceler.

26/12/2024

"Take a break, stare out the window, and know that by doing nothing, you are actually being your most productive and creative self."
Watch Manoush Zomorodi's full talk on how boredom can be a really good thing: http://t.ted.com/EyoGkZs

26/12/2024

Humans spend between 1/3 and 1/2 of our waking hours daydreaming — here's why that's a good thing:

On a daily basis, you spend between a third and half of your waking hours daydreaming. That may sound like a huge waste of time, but scientists think it must have some purpose, or humans wouldn't have evolved to do so much of it. So, what exactly happens in the brain while you daydream? Elizabeth Co...

26/12/2024

You may have more control over aging than you think:

What makes our bodies age ... our skin wrinkle, our hair turn white, our immune systems weaken? Biologist Elizabeth Blackburn shares a Nobel Prize for her work finding out the answer, with the discovery of telomerase: an enzyme that replenishes the caps at the end of chromosomes, which break down wh...

25/12/2024

Turns out, video games can actually *help* students learn — not hinder them.

Watch Kris Alexander's full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/HqbrPdk

25/12/2024

We're spending almost all of our free time in front of screens — and it's making us miserable. Here's what you can do about it:

What are our screens and devices doing to us? Psychologist Adam Alter studies how much time screens steal from us and how they're getting away with it. He shares why all those hours you spend staring at your smartphone, tablet or computer might be making you miserable -- and what you can do about it...

25/12/2024

Warning: You may want a box of tissues nearby for this one — just in case:

Artist Tony Luciani was testing out a new camera when his 91-year-old mother, Elia, snuck into the background of his photos. The spontaneous images that resulted sparked a years-long collaboration, with Luciani documenting his mom's life and spirit as she lived with dementia. In this touching talk, ...

24/12/2024

Do you hate having your photo taken? This TED Talk might just change your mind.

Watch Teri Hofford's full talk here: http://t.ted.com/hH9bId2