NPR Host Manoush Zomorodi Examines the Physical Toll of Constant Connectivity

In her latest book, Body Electric, journalist and podcast host Manoush Zomorodi shifts focus from tech's impact on the brain to its effects on the body. The book, a collaboration between NPR and Columbia University Medical Center, explores how always-on digital lifestyles contribute to physical ailments like eye strain, poor posture, and disrupted sleep. Zomorodi offers practical advice for mitigating these harms, emphasizing small changes in daily habits to reclaim well-being without abandoning technology. The Verge's weekend editor Terrence O'Brien interviewed Zomorodi about the research behind the book and her personal journey toward a healthier relationship with devices.