Stress Navigation
Stress Navigation
Podcast Description
Stress is complex and multifaceted and we all experience it in our daily lives. In this podcast we talk to experts about stress and its relation to health & disease, theories, and technologies to measure it. We tackle the topic from various angles: physiology, emotion, cognition, behaviour and context.
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Stress is complex en veelzijdig en we ervaren het allemaal. In deze podcast spreken we met verschillende experts over stress. We bespreken de laatste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van stressonderzoek en benaderen stress vanuit vijf componenten: fysiologie, emotie, cognitie, gedrag en omgeving.
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The podcast covers a range of topics surrounding stress and its intricate link to health and disease. Episodes explore themes such as the biological basis of stress, its influence on obesity, the disparities in mental health outcomes, and the latest technologies for stress measurement. For instance, guests spotlight the relationship between chronic stress and obesity, as discussed by Liesbeth van Rossum, and the complexity of mental health challenges presented by Brenda Penninx.
Stress is complex and multifaceted and we all experience it in our daily lives. In this podcast we talk to experts about stress and its relation to health & disease, theories, and technologies to measure it. We tackle the topic from various angles: physiology, emotion, cognition, behaviour and context.
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Stress is complex en veelzijdig en we ervaren het allemaal. In deze podcast spreken we met verschillende experts over stress. We bespreken de laatste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van stressonderzoek en benaderen stress vanuit vijf componenten: fysiologie, emotie, cognitie, gedrag en omgeving.
Can we design technology that is compassionate? Can our everyday devices (smartphones, wearables) increase our self-awareness, help us manage our lives, better communicate with others? These questions are explored by our guest prof. dr. Matthijs Noordzij, professor of Health Psychology and Technology at the University of Twente. Being an expert on sensor technologies, Matthijs explains what sensor technologies are and how they can be compassionately used in healthcare. Given the ubiquity of smartphones and wearables in daily life, Matthijs’ expertise is tremendously relevant to the world we live in. Give the episode a listen to dive deeper into this fascinating topic.We hope you enjoy it.
Highlights of the episode:
Minute (02:00) – Introducing sensor technologies. Where it started and where it is now.
Minute (18:25) – Sensor tech can help both patients and healthcare professionals.
Minute (22:44) – Opening up to the idea that the technology can help.
Minute (31:18) – The current state of health measures. Talks on validity.
Minute (40:46) – Compassionate technology. Beyond the engineer mindset.
For more on Matthijs’ work at University of Twente and Stress in Action, check out:
- Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/matthijs-noordzij/
- University of Twente: https://people.utwente.nl/m.l.noordzij
- BMS lab University of Twente: https://www.utwente.nl/en/bmslab/
Credits:
Host: Marcos Ross
Production: Anouk Weverling
Supported by: Myrte Schoenmakers, Artemis Stefani and Noa van Zwieten
Music: Marcos Ross
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