A new study shows that practicing Tai Chi could improve memory and protect against dementia.
Share:
More In Science
Sen. Schumer Presses President Biden to Tap Oil Reserves to Lower Gas Prices
President Biden is under some pressure from members of his own party over rising gas prices. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for the president to utilize oil reserves to lower gas prices ahead of the holiday season, as gas prices are currently at a seven-year high. Energy Workforce & Technology Council CEO Leslie Beyer joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss.
Debris Cloud From Russia Satellite Explosion Blamed for Putting ISS Astronauts at Risk
Russia is being blamed for putting the International Space Station and its crew at risk after it fired a missile during a weapons test at a non-functional satellite. NASA has said that the debris from the explosion could potentially orbit the Earth for decades.
Covid Cases on the Rise Ahead of Holiday Season
Cases of covid-19 are climbing in the Upper Midwest, Southwest, and parts of the Northeast. The seven-day national average is sitting at roughly 82,000 new cases which is an 11 percent jump from the week before. Dr. Amesh Adalja, Infectious Disease, Specialist, Sr. Scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss this recent uptick ahead of the holiday season.
World’s New Covid Epicenter, Biden’s Infrastructure Pkg & Sesame Street’s New Muppet
Jill is joined by Baker Machado to talk all things infrastructure: where will the money go and who’s in charge? Plus, Sesame Street has its first Asian-American muppet. And a trailer for the trailer for Spiderman. Huh?
Booking Launches Sustainability Badge for Properties to Attract Green Travelers
Booking.com has unveiled a first-of-its-kind sustainable travel designation for properties that might be on the itinerary of a climate-conscious traveler. CEO Glenn Fogel explained to Cheddar the key metrics a location has to achieve to earn a sustainability badge. Waste handling, energy and greenhouse gases, water usage, local community support, and protection of nature were the five top areas of concern he addressed, with an additional subset of 32 measures that properties can implement.
COP26 Compromises Could Still Have Climate Deal Fall Short of Emissions Goal
The two-week COP26 climate conference has now ended with leaders reaching a deal, but so far the deal is getting mixed reviews from climate experts across the globe. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, explains that while the agreement is a step forward in some ways, the world still has much more to work on in order to keep warming to below 2 degrees Celsius.
Infrastructure Czar, 'Right to Rest' & Taylor Swift Dominates
Jill and Carlo cover the latest with the infrastructure bill, the growing state rebellion over boosters, Trump's dereliction of duty on the pandemic, Taylor Swift's reign of cultural domination and more.
Aurora Cannabis CEO on Q1 FY 2022 Earnings, Achieving Positive EBITDA, U.S. Legalization
Aurora Cannabis CEO Miguel Martin joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell to discuss the company's latest earnings results, how it will achieve positive EBITDA by 2023, and the state of the cannabis industry amid potential U.S. federal legalization.
Moderna Says COVID Vaccine Protection Outweighs Rare Condition Risk
Moderna is defending its COVID-19 vaccine after a study found an increase in reports of myocarditis, which is an inflammation of the heart, in males ages 12 to 29 — about 13.3 cases in every 100,000 subjects. The pharmaceutical giant said the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risk of the possible negative side effect.
