Taking care of yourself shouldn't be complicated. We talk to the experts for practical advice to live a long and healthy life, based on science. Updated every t...
Car safety 101: Crashes, road rage, weather and more
You might know the basics of car safety, like buckling your seatbelt or using your turn signal. But what do you do in car emergencies? This episode, Hector Carias, an officer with the California Highway Patrol, breaks down how to handle emergency situations.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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How to maintain an exercise routine as you age
It's important to exercise as we age. Regular movement can help not just with cardiovascular health and maintaining muscle mass — it can also foster community. Juana Summers, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, speaks with older exercisers about what motivates them to stay active.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety
It's easy to get overwhelmed by long ingredient lists when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, makeup and lotion. Which substances could be potentially harmful? Which are safe to use? In this episode, we cover current ingredients of concern, alternatives and how to decide which products you actually need in your life.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut
A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In this episode, we talk about the research with NPR's Maria Godoy and offer tips to help you mix up your diet.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning Red No. 3, a food dye additive in processed foods like sodas, sweets and snacks. Recently, it and other dyes were linked to negative behavioral issues in children, and decades ago, high levels of Red No. 3 were linked to cancer in rats. This episode, NPR science podcast Short Wave explains what we know about Red No. 3's harmful health effects and the other dyes that may replace it.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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