For years, medical experts have raised the alarm about the effects of sedentary behavior on the human body. Sitting too much has been linked with numerous health concerns including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and early death. Days filled with sitting and screen time leave us feeling depleted. So what can we do about it? In a new series called Body Electric, TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi investigates: how we can change the relationship between our technology and our bodies?Let us know what you think of The Sunday Story by filling out a short, anonymous survey at npr.org/fallsurvey.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy