Name: How healthy living nearly killed me
Uploaded: 2012-01-03T15:20:02Z
Duration: 8 min 25 s
Description: For a full year, A.J. Jacobs followed every piece of health advice he could -- from applying sunscreen by the shot glass to wearing a bicycle helmet while shopping. Onstage at TEDMED, he shares the surprising things he learned.

For a full year, A.J. Jacobs followed every piece of health advice he could -- from applying sunscreen by the shot glass to wearing a bicycle helmet while shopping. Onstage at TEDMED, he shares the surprising things he learned.

A.J. Jacobs: How healthy living nearly killed me

How healthy living nearly killed me

Noise pollution, often overlooked, has severe impacts on health, causing everything from hearing loss to cardiovascular issues.

Finding joy in healthy habits is essential; even tiny pleasures like crunchy foods can transform our approach to healthier living.

Diving into extreme health regimens reveals that overly rigid practices can detract from overall well-being and social connections.