#ted med

[whereiinternet]

So inspiring.

[sapphirewolf93]

The Diabetes TED Talk

Watching the various TED Talks is something I look forward to. The nerd in me gets to ogle these "experts" and listen to them ramble on about their passions and viewpoints. Maybe, in a way, it's comforting to see other people still being inspired by their passions even though I seem to have misplaced mine. 

This morning, after I was rudely awakened by a nightmare concerning a magical life-draining shower, I stumbled upon this TED Talks on my Facebook wall.

The scientist in me revels at the chance to see new discoveries based on this kind of thinking. I love it when people challenge the status quo on topics that everyone seems to think are set in stone. The beauty of science is that it can evolve with us as we grow to understand the world.

However, I also understand that society is not going to react horribly to these kinds of ideas, especially the USA, because of the current obesity epidemic. I feel like when society gets hold of the "cause" of a problem they latch onto it like a dog with a bone, refusing to let go even if a better alternative comes along. I am not by any means saying obesity is not a problem and that it doesn't come with risks, but I also believe that society has placed such a stigma on obesity that it is clouding our judgement when new ideas arise.

Personally, as far as this particular TED Talks goes, I hope to hear more about Peter Attia's research in the future. Maybe he won't be swayed by societal views so easily now that he's been on both sides of the fence, and can pursue this research for the sole purpose of re-evaluating questions people have thought were long since answered.

[happylambiee]

Abraham Verghese: A doctor's touch

Modern medicine is in danger of losing a powerful, old-fashioned tool: human touch. Physician and writer Abraham Verghese describes our strange new world where patients are merely data points, and calls for a return to the traditional one-on-one physical exam.

[theweightofanidea]

Peter Menzel at TEDMED 2009 (by tedmed)

I hope this new year we can help change this reality. Technology, community and knowledge can help create a new nutrition transition. 

[parsecstogo]

Very funny 8-minute TED Med talk by the author of Drop Dead Healthy about his experience trying to follow every piece of "healthy living" advice out there.

[moreminorissues]

Dedication