2017年12月30日 星期六

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December 30, 2017

Lisa Genova: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's

13:56 minutes · Filmed Apr 2017 · Posted Apr 2017 · TED2017

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist Lisa Genova, the author of Still Alice. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain, starting right now.

Playlist of the week

Curator's Picks: Top 10 TED Talks of 2017

Cue up this playlist of great talks from 2017, as chosen by TED's chief curator, Chris Anderson. Watch »

10 TED Talks • Total run time 3:10:57

More classic TED Talks from 2017

The hard choices -- what we most fear doing, asking, saying -- are very often exactly what we need to do. How can we overcome self-paralysis and take action? Tim Ferriss encourages us to fully envision and write down our fears in detail, in a simple but powerful exercise he calls "fear-setting." Learn how this practice can help you thrive, by separating what you can control from what you cannot. Watch »

Right now, billions of neurons in your brain are working together to generate a conscious experience -- and not just any conscious experience, your experience of the world around you and of yourself within it. How does this happen? According to neuroscientist Anil Seth, we're all hallucinating all the time. (When we happen to agree about our hallucinations, we call that "reality.") Join Seth for a delightfully disorienting talk that may leave you questioning the very nature of your existence. Watch »

Ever wonder how we poop? Learn about the gut -- the system where digestion (and a whole lot more) happens -- as doctor and author Giulia Enders takes us inside the complex, fascinating science behind it, including its connection to mental health. It turns out, looking closer at something we might shy away from can leave us feeling more fearless and appreciative of ourselves. Watch »

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. Watch »

Great reading from ideas.ted.com

Try this: Making resolutions this week? Some inspiring ideas >>
Creative resolutions to start your new year

Psychology: Why discounts and sales make us bad shoppers >>
Dan Ariely on why you should be suspicious of sales  

Science: The wonders of Antarctic moss >>
How scientists found superhero powers in a humble plant 

Great advice: How to raise happy kids without overparenting >>
Wise words from five key experts 


 

Quote of the Week

The average brain has over a hundred trillion synapses, which is fantastic; we've got a lot to work with. And this isn't a static number. We gain and lose synapses all the time, through a process called neural plasticity. Every time we learn something new, we are creating and strengthening new neural connections, new synapses."

Lisa Genova
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's

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