NPR Launches 'Body Electric' Series Exploring How Technology Impacts Our Health
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NPR is launching a new 6-part series called "Body Electric" on October 3, exploring the relationship between technology and our bodies.
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The series is hosted by TED Radio Hour's Manoush Zomorodi and will release new episodes on Tuesdays.
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It will look at issues like increasing rates of nearsightedness and Type 2 diabetes in young people.
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As part of the series, NPR is collaborating with Columbia University on a study about reducing harms of sedentary lifestyles.
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Listeners can participate in the Columbia study and results will be shared in the finale on November 7.
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