NPR Launches 'Body Electric' Series Exploring How Technology Impacts Our Health

NPR is launching a new 6-part series called "Body Electric" on October 3, exploring the relationship between technology and our bodies.

The series is hosted by TED Radio Hour's Manoush Zomorodi and will release new episodes on Tuesdays.

It will look at issues like increasing rates of nearsightedness and Type 2 diabetes in young people.

As part of the series, NPR is collaborating with Columbia University on a study about reducing harms of sedentary lifestyles.

Listeners can participate in the Columbia study and results will be shared in the finale on November 7.