The podcast explores the connection between posture and mood, debunking a flawed study on smartphones causing bone spurs. It discusses the neural connection between exercise and decreasing stress. The episode delves into the mind-body connection, psychosomatic disorders, and the importance of movement in preventing chronic pain.
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Debunking Smartphone Horns Myth
Nsikan Akpan debunked a viral claim that smartphones cause bone spurs on millennials' necks.
He found the research was flawed and promoted by chiropractors selling posture pillows.
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Posture Links to Stress
Poor posture impacts stress and feeling drained after screen use.
Core muscles connect to brain areas controlling stress via the adrenal glands.
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Scientist Embraces Core Exercise
Peter Strick initially doubted yoga or Pilates could reduce stress.
After his research, he adopted core strengthening exercises to manage his stress.
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In part four: host Manoush Zomorodi explores the connection between our posture and our mood. A lot of us associate our neck and back pain with spending hours hunched over our phones and laptops. But what if that hunched posture is also making us feel tired, stressed, and anxious? Neuroscientist Peter Strick discusses his groundbreaking research on why exercising our core muscles lowers our stress.
Also in this episode: how a faulty, incorrect study went viral — claiming smartphones were causing people to grow horns on their backs. Science journalist Nsikan Akpan sets the record straight. Later, writer Paul Ingraham shares his daily strategy for doing movement snacks and strength building while balancing deadlines.
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