TED on Health

An evolutionary perspective on human health and disease 15:27 minutes · TEDxTufts How does your genetic inheritance, culture and history influence your health? Biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich discusses the field of evolutionary medicine as a gateway to understanding the quirks of human biology -- including why a genetic mutation can sometimes have beneficial effects -- and emphasizes how unraveling your own evolutionary past could glean insights into your current and future health. Watch now »

PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Get into your genes Try on these talks about the traits that make you who you are. Watch » 6 talks · Total run time 1:14:58

WORKLIFE WITH ADAM GRANT, A TED ORIGINAL PODCAST We don't have to fight loneliness alone Many workplaces have become increasingly lonely, even before the coronavirus pandemic made more of us literally remote. Find out how it might take less than a minute to start building real connections. Listen to WorkLife on Apple podcasts. Listen now »