Allison Aubrey

At a glance

• American journalist, long-time health and science correspondent for public radio NPR and a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning.
• Covers food, lifestyle and medical research for a broad audience, translating new studies into what they mean for daily life; her work has won several awards, including a James Beard award.
• Published her first book in September 2026, Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love, about midlife for women.
• The book draws on her reporting and on conversations with women aged 45 to 105: health, movement, relationships and meaning.
• Appeared on The Genius Life podcast in 2026 to talk about building a longer, stronger and more meaningful life.
• Relevant because she approaches longevity in a practical way and without hype: not the latest biohack, but what research and experience show works in the second half of life.