'TED Radio Hour' host's new book looks at how digital screens affect physical health

"Her new book, "Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being," looks at rising rates of fatigue, back pain, poor sleep and chronic disease linked to sedentary habits."

"The book builds on a podcast of the same name and included a study involving more than 20,000 people worldwide testing short "movement breaks" during the day."

"she said even brief periods of movement improved mood, focus, energy, and overall health - without requiring people to give up their devices altogether."

Americans are spending more time sitting and using screens, and lifestyle may be reshaping physical health in ways many people do not notice. A book titled Body Electric examines how screen-heavy living affects the body, connecting sedentary habits to rising fatigue, back pain, poor sleep, and chronic disease. The work is based on research conducted with Columbia University and includes a study of more than 20,000 people worldwide. Participants tested short movement breaks during the day. Brief periods of movement improved mood, focus, energy, and overall health while allowing people to keep using their devices.

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