Can changing your daily tech habits reverse the physical toll of sitting all day?
In short: Journalist Manoush Zomorodi explores how modern tech habits, specifically prolonged sitting, contribute to exhaustion and chronic illness. Drawing on a large-scale experiment, she offers a practical framework to transition from a state of being wired and tired to improved health and productivity.
In this talk recorded at TEDNext 2025 on November 11, 2025, Zomorodi addresses the physical consequences of our digital lives. While the mental health impacts of excessive screen time are well-documented, she shifts the focus to the body, highlighting how sedentary behavior linked to tech use can lead to chronic health issues.
The presentation incorporates early findings from a study involving 20,000 participants. By examining these habits, Zomorodi provides actionable strategies to mitigate the fatigue associated with constant connectivity, aiming to help individuals regain their physical vitality and work efficiency.
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