Jul 9, 2026 · 47 min · 20 segments
Can a five-minute walk change how you feel all day? Exercise scientist Keith Diaz shows how your body is built for the kind of movement that modern life has quietly erased — and suggests something…
Manoush ZomorodiHostIt's been handpicked by the TED staff, and we think as a Fixable listener, you'll come away with a fresh idea and a totally new perspective.
[upbeat music] [bright music] You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas and conversations to spark your curiosity every day.
I'm a journalist and author, a two-time TED speaker, and you might recognize my voice because I host the TED Radio Hour podcast over on NPR.
So why am I here? Well, this week, I am taking over from Elise to bring you something a little special, a series of episodes all about how you can live a healthier life in our high-tech era.
Because in April, I had the honor of guest curating a session at the TED 2026 conference, and I packed it full of speakers whose work I have been obsessed with and who I think will make you think differently about your body, how you use your technology, and what is keeping us human in this digital age.
So every day this week, we are bringing you one of these talks from my session, followed by a conversation with these incredible speakers to go deeper.
Let's begin with a feeling, okay? That end of the day, so drained, can barely think, exhausted feeling that comes after spending hours on our devices.
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It's been handpicked by the TED staff, and we think as a Fixable listener, you'll come away with a fresh idea and a totally new perspective.
[upbeat music] [bright music] You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas and conversations to spark your curiosity every day.
I'm a journalist and author, a two-time TED speaker, and you might recognize my voice because I host the TED Radio Hour podcast over on NPR.
So why am I here? Well, this week, I am taking over from Elise to bring you something a little special, a series of episodes all about how you can live a healthier life in our high-tech era.
Because in April, I had the honor of guest curating a session at the TED 2026 conference, and I packed it full of speakers whose work I have been obsessed with and who I think will make you think differently about your body, how you use your technology, and what is keeping us human in this digital age.
So every day this week, we are bringing you one of these talks from my session, followed by a conversation with these incredible speakers to go deeper.
Let's begin with a feeling, okay? That end of the day, so drained, can barely think, exhausted feeling that comes after spending hours on our devices.