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TED Radio Hour In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline — and what control we might have over brain health.

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Life's biggest questions, explored.

Life Stages Of The Brain

In each stage of life, our brains morph and change. This hour, TED speakers explore pivotal chapters where the brain can either flourish or decline — and what control we might have over brain health.

TED Radio HourTED Radio Hour

Life's biggest questions, explored.

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