logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
11m 34s

What happens when you move your body thr...

NPR
About this episode
Last fall, NPR's Body Electric challenged listeners to take part in a study with Columbia University. Over 20,000 people signed up to incorporate movement breaks into their day. So ... did it work?

See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

NPR Privacy Policy
Up next
Today
Before you fibermaxx, know these tips
Fiber is a dietary superhero. It lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps your hunger in check. But chances are, you're not getting enough of it. NPR health correspondent (and fiber fanatic) Maria Godoy shares easy ways to up your fiber intake. Plus, the sc ... Show More
14m 42s
Jul 16
When your best friend tells you to stop texting her
Advice inbound. In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the Life Kit archives to help you: -Support a friend who is imposing distance -Escape your kids' exhausting schedule -Handle a tricky conversation about money with your family -Call out some bad energy in ... Show More
16m 32s
Jul 14
Summer fun that doesn't break the budget
Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little creativity. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap houses with a friend. With a little imagination, you can bring delight and joy — at a low cost — to your sunny days ahea ... Show More
12m 19s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2024
Over 20,000 joined the NPR/Columbia study to move throughout the day. Did it work? | Body Electric
This is an episode we think you might like of Body Electric. TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi digs into the preliminary results of the listener study with Columbia University researcher Keith Diaz. He shares the surprising — and encouraging — initial findings from more than 2 ... Show More
11m 31s
Oct 2020
The New Corner Office: Do 100 jumping jacks a day
tail spinning
6m 49s
Oct 2023
Body Electric: The Body Through The Ages
Being inside, hunching in front of a computer screen for hours at a time – these things take a toll on our minds and our bodies. Today on the show, TED Radio Hour's Manoush Zomorodi brings their new series Body Electric to Short Wave's Regina G. Barber. We learn about the negativ ... Show More
15m 16s
May 2024
EPISODE 388: IS 75 HARD THE RIGHT MOVE FOR YOU?
<p>THE POPULAR FITNESS CHALLENGE CREATED BY ANDY FRISELLA HAS TAKEN THE INTERNET BY STORM </p> <p><br></p> <p>BUT IS THIS ACTIVITY SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE FOR YOU? </p> <p><br></p> <p>LET&#39;S CHOP IT UP AND FIND OUT :) </p> 
14m 2s
Jan 2024
So much sitting, looking at screens. Can we combat our sedentary lives? | Body Electric
This is an episode we think you might enjoy of Body Electric. TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi investigates the relationship between our technology and our bodies and asks: How are we physically adapting to meet the demands of the Information Age? Why do so many of us feel ut ... Show More
28m 56s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami