If the Winter Olympics is inspiring you to get moving more, you’re probably not the only one. And while investing in exercise is a great goal, there’s also a ton of misinformation out there about the relationship between movement and your metabolism. In this episode of Body Stuff, Dr. Jennifer Gunter dives into why the way your body uses energy is so misunderstood:
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Here’s your reminder to practice that language you’ve been learning — there are more benefits than you think: http://t.ted.com/tjwp6Kv
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If you try to be as nice as possible when giving feedback, you might be doing more harm than good. Here’s why — plus 3 tips on how to give criticism that’s helpful and respectful: http://t.ted.com/LaMmAfF
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If you want to get better at spotting misinformation, Julia Dickerson — the person who fact checks TED Talks — says practice is key. Here’s what it’s like to be TED’s Research Director, plus a few tips to help you think critically about what you see online.
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Over the years, athletes have gotten faster, better and stronger — but natural talent isn’t the only reason why. Here’s the actual science behind it: http://t.ted.com/Lan873B
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“In almost every aspect of your life, greater gender equality is likely to make you happier, healthier and more satisfied.” Watch Mary Ann Sieghart’s full talk on closing the “authority gap” in the workplace here: http://t.ted.com/HLsLBRV
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If you want to be more successful, pay more attention to the people around you. In this episode of ReThinking with Adam Grant, mentalist Oz Pearlman reflects on the lessons he learned about confidence throughout his career — from working as a pizza parlor magician to working on wall street. Find out the secrets to his tricks — and more — in this special live episode. Listen now: http://t.ted.com/hEkaPx3