Body Electric Part 1: The Body Through The Ages

The podcast "Body Electric" explores the relationship between technology and our bodies, investigating how our increasingly sedentary lifestyles impact our health. Host Manoush Zomorodi interviews experts like Vybarr Cregan-Reid, who discusses the historical evolution of human bodies in response to changing work environments, and Keith Diaz, who shares findings on the negative effects of prolonged sitting and the benefits of short, regular movement breaks. The podcast introduces an interactive element, partnering with Columbia University's Medical Center for a study where listeners can participate in testing the effectiveness of movement breaks in offsetting the harms of sitting, encouraging listeners to sign up and share their experiences.