Breathe : TED Radio Hour Breathing is essential to life. And lately, the safety of the air we inhale, or the need to pause and take a deep breath, is on our minds a lot. This hour, TED speakers explore the power of breath.

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Breathe

Breathing is essential to life. And lately, the safety of the air we inhale, or the need to pause and take a deep breath, is on our minds a lot. This hour, TED speakers explore the power of breath.

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Beth Gardiner: What Are The Consequences Of Breathing Dirty Air?

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Emma Schachner: How Did Dinosaurs' Lungs Help Them Dominate The Earth For So Long?

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Caro Verbeek: What Can The Scents Of The Past Tell Us About Our History?

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Andy Puddicombe: How Can Breathing Help Improve Our Relationships?

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