Category: Ted Talks

Low Back Pain After 50: The Impact of Prolonged Sitting

October 17, 2024

Low Back Pain Series: Causes, Prevention and Remedies

What Happens When You Sit Too Much?

When you sit for long periods of time, it strains your back muscles and puts pressure on the discs of your lower spine. Excessive sitting can make low back pain worse.

Sitting for extended periods of time can also tighten your hip flexors and hamstrings.

Take A Stretch Break

As a preventive measure against stiffness and pain, break up long periods of sitting by getting up from your chair to stretch and move.

Watch The Video About Sitting

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The Future of Aging: Combining A Nursing Home With A Childcare Center

March 16, 2023

Ideas.Ted.com discusses a hopeful model for the future of aging that combines a nursing home with a child care center. Intergenerational living may be a new model that fosters bonds between young and old. In Singapore, 3 Gen Flats help older people, younger people, and those in the middle live in close proximity.

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How To Tap In To Your Awareness

January 21, 2023

Buddist monk, Tibetan teacher and author, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discusses meditation during a recent Ted Talk. He asks why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, the spiritual leader shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions and learn to meditate anytime, anywhere.