Allison Aubrey

Falling is the top cause of injury for older adults and even mild hearing loss can increase the risk. But consistently wearing hearing aids may improve balance and prevent falls, a study finds.

Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.

Research finds the mind body practice of tai chi can keep people mentally sharp. Adding games, such as spelling words backwards and forwards, even adds to the cognitive boost.

Women are cooking more than men in many countries. The gender gap narrowed in the pandemic years, but now it’s widening again with women cooking nearly nine meals and men just four meals per week.

A new gallop survey finds the gender gap in home cooking has widened. Globally, women cook an average of 9 meals per week, compared to 4 meals for men. And some countries have bigger gaps than others.

Cardiologists have developed an algorithm to detect an irregular heart rhythm called A-Fib a month before it happens. It’s one example of AI finding patterns the human eye can’t see.

Cardiologists have developed an algorithm to detect an irregular heart rhythm called A-Fib, a month before it happens. It’s one example of AI finding patterns the human eye can’t see.

California became the first state to ban a synthetic food dye. Health advocates want the dye removed from the food supply nationwide.<em> (This story first aired on Morning Edition on October 16, 2023.)</em>

A study finds people who eat more than one serving of red meat a day are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, were linked to an even higher risk.

Red No. 3 was banned from cosmetics three decades ago. Consumer advocates question why it’s still allowed in food products, including many popular with kids.