TED Talks
Antonio Damasio: The quest to understand consciousness
Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness -- that is a marvelous fact -- but what exactly is it that we regain? Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of...
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TED: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's | Lisa Genova
Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build...
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Sandrine Thuret: You can grow new brain cells. Here's how
Can we, as adults, grow new neurons? Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret says that we can, and she offers research and practical advice on how we can help our brains better perform neurogenesis—improving mood, increasing memory formation and...
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TED: The brain science (and benefits) of ASMR | Craig Richard
A curious, quiet revolution of sound has taken over the internet. Physiologist Craig Richard explains the soothing brain science of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), tracking its rise in popularity and why this fascinating...
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Alanna Shaikh: How I'm preparing to get Alzheimer's
When faced with a parent suffering from Alzheimer's, most of us respond with denial ("It won't happen to me") or extreme efforts at prevention. But global health expert and TED Fellow Alanna Shaikh sees it differently. She's taking three...
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TED: How reliable is your memory? | Elizabeth Loftus
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus studies memories. More precisely, she studies false memories, when people either...
SciShow
How Liver Problems Can Lead to Brain Disease
We tend to focus on the brain in psychology, but it's part of an entire system! Other organs, even your liver, play a big role in psychological health.
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The Future Of Depression Treatment
Dealing with depression is not easy, and the most common treatments don’t work for everyone. Could biomarkers be the key to finding more treatment options?
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The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression
Depression is not just feeling hopeless or apathetic, there are lots more symptoms that we aren’t familiar with.
TED Talks
TED: Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might | David Camarillo
What is a concussion? Probably not what you think it is. In this talk from the cutting edge of research, bioengineer (and former football player) David Camarillo shows what really happens during a concussion -- and why standard sports...
TED Talks
TED: A practical way to help the homeless find work and safety | Richard J. Berry
When Richard J. Berry, the mayor of Albuquerque, saw a man on a street corner holding a cardboard sign that read "Want a job," he decided to take him (and others in his situation) up on it. He and his staff started a citywide initiative...
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Vikram Patel: Mental health for all by involving all
Nearly 450 million people are affected by mental illness worldwide. In wealthy nations, just half receive appropriate care, but in developing countries, close to 90 percent go untreated because psychiatrists are in such short supply....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad | TED-Ed
The report you've been putting off is due tomorrow. It's time to buckle down, open your computer ... and check your phone. Maybe watch your favorite YouTube channel? Or maybe you should just start in the morning? This is the cycle of...
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TED: What it's like to be a war refugee | Zarlasht Halaimzai
Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from danger, says writer and refugee advocate Zarlasht Halaimzai. One of the millions of people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced by...
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TED: Why you feel anxious socializing (and what to do about it) | Fallon Goodman
In crowds, at parties, meetings, get-togethers with friends, everyday interactions: social anxiety can show up as an unwelcome guest at any time. But why? Psychologist Fallon Goodman digs into the source of social anxiety, setting the...
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How Self Care Can Save the Environment
If you're feeling anxious about climate change, you're not alone, but taking steps to help the world might also help you.
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The Very Real Consequences of Weight Discrimination
Weight discrimination has very real health consequences, especially when some of the most common perpetrators are medical professionals.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a...
TED Talks
El bienestar no es un lujo
El bienestar no es un lujo El estrés es una de las mayores plagas de los lugares de trabajo modernos. El psicólogo Leonardo Medrano describe los síntomas y signos comunes que tenemos que tomar en cuenta cuando el estrés cotidiano se...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The best way to apologize (according to science) | TED-Ed
Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies, to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporate promises, it's all too easy to give a bad apology. Good apologies generally share certain elements,...
SciShow
Taboos of Science
Hank discusses some of the taboos which have plagued scientific inquiry in the past and a few that still exist today.
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This Is Your Brain On Food | Compilation
Food provides our bodies with the energy to go about our daily tasks, but we don't eat only for our physical health. Our brains are also deeply connected to our food.
TED Talks
TED: How to protect your mental well-being online -- from a Gen-Zer | Peachy Liv
Whether you have one follower or a million, we've all witnessed nastiness and hate speech on social media. YouTube content creator and mental well-being motivator Peachy Liv advocates for a kinder, more respectful digital world -- and...
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Why Is It So Hard to Let Go of Grudges?
We all have some displeasing memories from the past that still make our blood boil. Why are those grudges so hard to let go of?