Let’s face it, many, if not most, people work in jobs with little to no activity. We develop routines that aren’t affective to our overall health. Melanie Carvell hopes to change that so that people are more active and stick to better routines. Melanie Carvell is the Director of the Sanford Women’s Health Clinic in […]
Reinventing Healthy Living | Melanie Carvell | TEDxUMary Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: The relationship between diet, mental health and the microbiome remains an ongoing field of study. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf If you suffer from mental illness, you’ve probably heard this well-meaning advice: “eat healthy & get some
Plants, the microbiome, and mental health | Christopher A. Lowry | TEDxMileHigh Read More »
Being bilingual has many benefits, but there’s more to it than you might think. Daria will look into the relationship between language learning, mental health, and decision making. Daria holds a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Linguistics. She is a Master’s Degree student in the University of Oulu. She’s worked as a TV series translator and
The Health Benefits Of Learning a Foreign Language | Daria Zaikovskaia | TEDxOulu Read More »
Dan runs us though 8 points that not only assist our physical health, but our mental health as well. Dan is a psychologist at Newstart Psychology & Counselling with expertise in adolescents, anxiety, child psychology, couples therapy, depression, HIV-AIDS, spirituality, stress, teenagers and more. He has ample experience administering psychometric tests to support the assessment
8 principles to achieve optimum mental health | Dan Banos | TEDxRockhampton Read More »
Verbalizing the similarities between yoga philosophy and evidence-based, Western mental health practices. Identifying mindless-based yoga practice that can be utilizes in mental health treatment to enhance cognitive change and a mindfulness-based yoga practice that can be utilized to enhance behavioral change. Nikolai Blinow is a certified yoga instructor and licensed mental health counselor in the
Yoga and its connection to mental health | Nikolai Blinow | TEDxSalveReginaU Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk mainly represents the speaker’s personal views and experiences with chronic disease, diet, and technology in treatment. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf With an engineering degree
The Microbiome, Technology, and the Future of Health | Scott Sundvor | TEDxESADE Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementary approach, this speaker makes claims about nutrition and the human microbiome with too much certainty for the current state of research. TEDx events are independently organized
Discussion about mental health has become much more common since the onset of the pandemic, but what does this look like for the individuals currently struggling with theirs? Kate will reflect on and discuss her personal journey with mental health over the course of the pandemic, touching on topics such as receiving, managing, and coming
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of health and lifestyle. We’ve flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers
Health is a Verb, Not a Noun | Dr. Alka Patel | TEDxLenoxVillage Read More »
While not everyone has a diagnosed mental illness, every person has their own mental health with unique needs and challenges. It is time that we extend the same empathy and aid to mental health as we do to physical health. One of the best ways to end the stigma surrounding mental health is by spreading
NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicide. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Shannon discusses the loss of her cousin, Jeret “Speedy” Peterson, to suicide in 2011. She openly examines mental health struggles and resources available to address
Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention | Shannon Decker | TEDxParkCityWomen Read More »
Our stories and our experiences create who we are. Just one story can provide an opportunity to learn about your journey and your health. However, combining the health stories of the community allows us to learn so much more. When we combine our stories together, we learn about the different patterns and trends of health
Our world has become increasingly complex and interconnected. Societal challenges such as the pandemic show that the system in its current state is prone to error and requires an alternative mode of operation – cross-sector collaboration. Dr. Nina Fechler shared her views on the topic “The future of health depends on our ability to work
Every organ and even every cell in our body has circadian or 24 h clock. Circadian clocks turn on and off thousands of genes at the right time of the day or night. These rhythms work together to maintain healthy balance of brain chemicals, hormones, and nutrients. When our rhythms break down we are more
Health lies in healthy circadian habits | Satchin Panda | TEDxBeaconStreet Read More »
The issue of mental health in college students, specifically college student-athletes, is stigmatized and neglected. According to a 2011 study by the National College Athletic Association, 30% of about 200,000 student-athletes reported feeling depressed. 50% also claimed to have experienced overwhelming anxiety, and this information is six years out of date. Student-athletes are typically praised
Athletes and Mental Health: The Hidden Opponent | Victoria Garrick | TEDxUSC Read More »
“The biggest impact on your health is not with a blockbuster drug, it’s not with a new pioneering surgical technique, it’s with the simplest solution. It’s how we feed ourselves”. Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS doctor who believes modern medicine is fundamentally missing a focus on nutritional medicine. Despite diet being an essential ingredient
The role of food in health | Dr Rupy Aujla | TEDxBristol Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: Some viewers may find elements of this talk to be distressing. The speaker discusses his own personal experiences and understanding of mental health as a parent dealing with teen suicide. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf This is
The hot lava game: we need to own our kids' mental health | Jason Reid | TEDxTemecula Read More »
Our world is getting “better” at connecting us and yet we’re reporting feeling more disconnected than ever. The issue: loneliness. The solution: understanding the 3 actions that lead to belonging. Shasta Nelson is passionate about all things friendship. As founder and CEO of GirlFriendCircles.com— the female-friendship learning community—she speaks and writes regularly on this important
NOTE FROM TED: This talk, which was filmed at a TEDx event, contains several assertions about posture that are not supported by peer-reviewed studies in medicine. While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. TEDx events
Posture: the Key to Good Health | Annette Verpillot | TEDxMontrealWomen Read More »
Is Mental Health important in the workplace? Tom explores all things related to workplace mental health, including mental health in school workplaces, in this insightful video. Tom helps employers figure out mental health at work. He reviews workplaces, trains managers and writes plans. Since 2012 he has interviewed more than 130 people, surveyed thousands and
Workplace Mental Health – all you need to know (for now) | Tom Oxley | TEDxNorwichED Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. The speaker makes assertions about a specific diet that lack sufficient scientific evidence for general prescription. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf Dr. Barnard has led numerous research
Power Foods for the Brain | Neal Barnard | TEDxBismarck Read More »
What part of your illnesses are genetic, and what part of them are environmental? B.M. Hegde breaks down misconceptions about health, and leaves us questioning what health actually means. Professor B.M. Hegde is a medical scientist, educationist and author who has contributed immensely in the field of healthcare medical science, and is known for his
Your health is governed by your Environment | Prof. BM Hegde | TEDxIITHyderabad Read More »
People may know what a healthy romantic relationship looks like, but most don’t know how to get one. Psychologist and researcher Joanne Davila describes how you can create the things that lead to healthy relationships and reduce the things that lead to unhealthy ones using three evidence-based skills – insight, mutuality, and emotion regulation. Share
Skills for Healthy Romantic Relationships | Joanne Davila | TEDxSBU Read More »
When your health is a top priority, trying to make sense of all the information on nutrition can be quite confusing.In this talk, Dr. Mike Israetel summarizes the scientific findings on diet and health and lays out the simple rules of diet design that can be used by nearly everyone to get the most out
The Scientific Landscape of Healthy Eating | Dr. Mike Israetel | TEDxSpringfield Read More »
Scrolling through our social media feeds feels like a harmless part of our daily lives. But is it actually as harmless at seems? According to social media expert Bailey Parnell, our growing and unchecked obsession with social media has unintended long term consequences on our mental health. As social media continues to become part of
Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? | Bailey Parnell | TEDxRyersonU Read More »
Darya discusses how psychology impacts our ability to create healthy eating habits. Darya is a neuroscientist, author and popular blogger who has trained her sights and talents on solving the age-old problem of eating healthy and losing weight. Her holistic approach to food and health is a breath of fresh air compared to the stuffy
How to get healthy without dieting | Darya Rose | TEDxSalem Read More »
Prolonged psychological stress is the enemy of our mental health, and physical movement is our best weapon to respond. Leon Taylor is a former competitive diver who competed for TeamGB at three Olympic Games. Following retirement, he transitioned to the commentary booth where he works for the BBC. Leon has a passion for performance, wellness
How to manage your mental health | Leon Taylor | TEDxClapham Read More »
NOTE FROM TED: Please consult with a mental health professional and do not look to this talk for medical advice as the intersection of mental health and nutrition is still an emerging field of study. We’ve flagged this talk for falling outside TEDx’s curatorial guidelines because it oversimplifies interpretations of legitimate studies. TEDx events are
