NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of stress, physiology, and performance. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfStress is not the enemy—it’s energy in disguise. Suzan Kuijsten challenges the way we view pressure and shows how learning to recover and reset can turn stress into a source of power. Her talk reminds us that balance is not about avoiding chaos but mastering it. What if everything you believe about stress is wrong? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of civilization, agriculture, and disease We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if the fall of man wasn’t metaphor—but agriculture? FFFHAMS is a provocative, visionary talk that reclaims ancient wisdom to build modern, sustainable communities through food forests, foraging, and anti-fragile systems. A rallying cry for regeneration, not extraction. What if the fall of man wasn’t metaphor—but agriculture? FFFHAMS is a provocative, visionary talk that reclaims ancient wisdom to build modern, sustainable communities through food forests, foraging, and anti-fragile systems. A rallying cry for regeneration, not extraction. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal business approach to and understanding of gut microbiome, health, and performance. Several claims about the health effects of the technology discussed in this talk warrant further scientific investigation. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if you could wear a tracker for your gut, the way you track your sleep or steps?In this powerful and personal talk, former Greek national sprinter and scientist Dr. Mariam Elgabry takes us on her 365-day sprint to decode gut health—showing how longevity begins not in the lab, but at home. From race-day gut flares to building Nurfy, the world’s first home microbiome lab, Mariam shares how science and sport collided to create a daily rhythm for health that anyone can start.Her message is clear: health isn’t a yearly report—it’s a rhythm we can all culture at home.Join her as she launches a one-year experiment to track her gut every day and discover what it truly takes to rebuild performance, resilience, and longevity from the inside out. Dr. Mariam Elgabry is a biochemical engineer, entrepreneur, and former elite sprinter building the future of at-home health. She is the founder and CEO of Bronic, creator of Nurfy, a first-of-its-kind “homeable” micro-lab that uses AI to turn daily gut-health samples into simple, next-day actions. Mariam holds credentials from Yale and UCL, serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at UCL, and has advised on biosecurity and emerging technologies with governments and international partners, including the United Nations. Her work sits at the intersection of microbiome science, cyber-biosecurity, and human performance—translating lab-grade methods into private, accessible tools people can use at home. After years abroad, Mariam returns “home” to prove you don’t need Silicon Valley to build world-changing health tech. She is now launching the first daily gut-microbiome program for female athletes—starting with herself as she trains to re-qualify for the national team. The aim is to build the first female-athlete microbiome performance & longevity dataset, designed biosecurity-first, and to share what works in plain language. On stage, Mariam brings scientist-level rigor and athlete-level honesty—the hard problems, the false starts, and the conviction that longevity begins at home, with courage, curiosity, and compounding daily choices. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of stem cell therapies, pain, and healing which remains an ongoing field of study. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfThe FDA has not currently approved stem cell-based therapies for spinal or orthopedic conditions. For more information, see here: https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/consumers-biologics/consumer-alert-regenerative-medicine-products-including-stem-cells-and-exosomesDr. Stefano Sinicropi is a renowned board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with nearly two decades of experience and has performed close to 10,000 surgeries. Disturbed by the rising trend of metabolic dysfunction, cardiac disease, obesity, and more among his patients, he was compelled to dive deep into the science of wellness. This journey led him to extensive research across Western, Eastern, and alternative medicine, biohacking and stem cell therapies.Now, Dr. Sinicropi is on a mission to change the trajectory of chronic disease. He shares his knowledge through various platforms, including his podcast “Wellness at the Speed of Light,” upcoming book, and radio show “Recharging the Human,” aiming to educate and inspire both the public and medical community. Drawing from his medical expertise and research findings, he distills the latest complex health research into practical, evidence-based guidance, all delivered in an approachable, helpful manner. Dr. Sinicropi’s goal is to promote healthier living and progressive approaches to wellness. Dr. Stefano Sinicropi is a renowned board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with nearly two decades of experience and has performed close to 10,000 surgeries. Disturbed by the rising trend of metabolic dysfunction, cardiac disease, obesity, and more among his patients, he was compelled to dive deep into the science of wellness. This journey led him to extensive research across Western, Eastern, and alternative medicine, as well as biohacking and stem cell therapies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

NOTE FROM TED: While some may find this helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal business approach to and understanding of precision medicine and cognitive decline which remains an ongoing field of study. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. This TEDx event was independently organized by volunteers by and for a youth audience. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdfWhat if the cognitive decline we fear as we age is NOT inevitable—and what if we could not only prevent it but actually reverse it, without a drug? Triple board-certified physician Kristine Burke, MD reveals why the current approach to dementia has failed, and shares the specific critical systems in your body that determine whether your brain thrives or declines as you age. This isn't about hoping you'll be lucky and avoid dementia—it's about determining your own cognitive destiny while you still can. Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Precision Medicine Physician, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, and Researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes with a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many health conditions. Stemming from her clinical outcomes excellence and research into promoting brain health and reversing the cognitive decline of early dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, she co-founded TruNeura with its unique AI-supported patient coaching interface and provider-focused clinical decision support software advancing the mission to scale the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline worldwide. She is the Founder, Chief Executive, and Medical Director of True Health Center for Precision Medicine in Northern California. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Mi marad meg egy kultúrából? Az, amit megőrzünk. Dávid Botond Geofolk-gyűjteménye több mint 4 300 fényképből áll, egyedülálló népviseleteket örökítve meg, és 63 helyszínen, 13 országban járva közösségeket kapcsol össze a közös örökségen keresztül. A projekt akkor indult, amikor Botond rájött, hogy korai fesztiválfotói rendszertelenek és céltalanok voltak. 2014-ben döntő váltást tett: teljes alakos portrékat kezdett készíteni, és pontosan követte minden viselet eredetét. Azóta több ezer embert fotózott, miközben saját útját is megtalálta. Ez a történet felveti a kérdést: hol kezdődött valójában az út, milyen döntések formálták, és hányszor találkozott a „Mi lett volna, ha…?” kétségével. És most, az a kérdés foglalkoztatja, hogy mi legyen ezután? Dávid Botond was born into a family which has been photographing since the fourth generation. It all started with his father, Sándor Dávid’s contribution to the publication of a bilingual ethnographic book entitled "Port popular – Népviselet" (EN: Folk costumes), which presents the traditional costumes of Harghita County. 33 years later, in 2012, Botond started to continue this work: re-photographing the still-existing costumes in the county with modern digital equipment, continuing with photographing the traditional costumes still found and still worn in other counties and regions. His work, named The Geofolk project, which was awarded the European Citizen's Prize in 2021, is currently the world's largest folk costume photo collection. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx