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The Happiness Lab · May 4, 2026 · 45m
What Screen Time Is Really Doing to Your Body with Manoush Zomorodi
Dr. Laurie Santos talks with journalist and podcast host Manoush Zomorodi about the often-overlooked physical harms of modern screen habits. Zomorodi, author of Body Electric, explains how prolonged sitting, poor posture, close-up focus, and late-night screen light contribute to everything from brain fog and weakened core muscles to rising myopia rates and disrupted sleep. The conversation also touches on her earlier work Bored and Brilliant, offering practical strategies to reclaim creativity and health in a world dominated by devices.
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Zomorodi notes that evening screen exposure interferes with the body's internal clock and impairs sleep.
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Drawing on her Bored and Brilliant project, Zomorodi argues that allowing idle moments frees the brain to make creative connections.
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Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being — Manoush Zomorodi (2026) — Main topic of the episode; outlines the physical health consequences of screen use
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Bored and Brilliant: How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self — Manoush Zomorodi (2017) — Referenced for its insights on using boredom to boost creativity
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