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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 16 MIN

BONUS: TED Health: What staying up all night does to your brain

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TED Health is a podcast from TED that shares interviews, stories, and TED Talks that will help you better understand your health. You can learn the latest ideas on what exercise does to your brain, whether or not psychedelics can treat depression, why your body fights weight loss, and more. In this episode: You’re just one exam away from a relaxing spring break. But you still have so much to study! You decide to follow in the footsteps of many before you, and pull an all-nighter. So, what happens to your brain when you stay up all night? And does cramming help you prepare for a test? Science journalist Anna Rothschild explores how a sleepless night affects your cognitive function. And host Dr. Shoshanna Ungerleider delves into the effects of sleep deprivation on other aspects of your health–starting with the heart. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or go to: https://link.mgln.ai/f7pFxv

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