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Kids and teens who volunteer have been found to have better, physical health and an optimistic outlook on life. Kevin Lanza, PhD, Assistant Professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health at The University of Texas, shares his research findings.

Retail theft, otherwise known as shrinkage, has been exploding in volume, causing store owners, police and politicians to fight back. Meanwhile, organized theft rings, have it tougher to control the losses. Read Hayes, PhD, Research Scientist at the University of Florida, Director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains what needs to be done to get the problem under control.

Is there anything good about failure? Robert Wilson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Arizona State University, shares details of his study that found a "sweet spot" where learning is maximized when failure occurs around 15% of the time.

Every year many students attend community colleges with hopes to transfer later to a university. Jessie Ryan, Vice President of The Campaign for College Opportunity, explains why the transfer process is a complicated maze.

More than 11 million Americans are caregivers to someone with Alzheimer's disease. Martin J. Schreiber, former Governor of Wisconsin, and author of "My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver," shares his touching story, along with advice and encouragement for others.

From Silents to Baby Boomers to Gen Xers to Millennials, each generation throughout the decades has unique characteristics. Jean Twenge, PhD, author of "Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents--and What They Mean for America's Future" explained why each generation is shaped not only by their parents, but by the technological advances of their time.

Karen Tiber Leland, Marketing and Management Consultant, and author of "The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand" explains how to use the new Artificial Intelligence bots to build your brand, both professionally and personally.

Millions of newly-graduated college students are ready to find work. Aan expert says for these young job seekers, preparation is the key to success. Andres Lares, co-author of "Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions" says offers a ton of great advice to graduates.

Companies that promote collaboration not only improve their bottom line, but also boost, innovative, thinking and in fresh ideas. Heidi K. Gardner, PhD, Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School's Center on the Legal Profession and author of "Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work," says collaboration skills are surprisingly rare, especially among men.

Millions of Americans mow their lawns on a regular basis, and many cut the grass as low as possible. Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, explains why there's a growing movement toward letting lawns grow longer to benefit pollinators, like bees and butterflies.

One of the leading causes of death among children is drowning. Whether there's nearby access to a lake, pond, swimming pool or even the ocean, the risks are always there. Adam Katchmarchi, PhD, Executive Director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, explains how can parents keep their kids safe.

Is America’s power transmission grid at risk of a cyber attack? Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez, PhD, Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University calls for action now, before the lights go out.

He wrote a pioneering book on investing 50 years ago and it's still timely, as millions of Americans take his advice to invest in index mutual funds. Burton Malkiel, author of the classic finance book "A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Best Investment Guide That Money Can Buy," says for everyday investors, there’s no need to pay someone for guidance.

Recent research in low-resource communities in the southern US found a disturbingly high incidence of parasitic infections in kids. Theresa Gildner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Biological Anthropology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, explains how environmental conditions, combined with infrastructural neglect and inadequate access to health care, create the perfect breeding ground for these infections.

Could the familiar AM radio be disappearing from car dashboards? Paul McLane, Editor in Chief of Radio World, explains why it's already happening with some makes and models, and why the trend is worrisome.

We've all heard the idea that running is bad for your knees. But is it true? Robert Hyldahl, PhD, Assistant Professor of Exercise Sciences, Brigham Young University, has the surprising answer.

If you've been thinking that inflation is a temporary problem that will soon go away, think again! Sarah Foster, Analyst and Principal US Economy Reporter at Bankrate.com, says inflation may continue to impact the day-to-day expenses of Americans for years to come, not to mention our retirement contributions and emergency savings.

When disaster strikes, quality medical care could be out of reach. Joseph Alton, MD, board-certified obstetrician and pelvic surgeon, co-author of the "The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help is NOT on the Way," explains why your survival and that of your family may count on having the right first aid supplies, plus some knowledge of basic emergency care.

A shocking 2/3rds of US school children are not getting proper instruction on how to read. The result: they're unable to read at grade level. Malia Hollowell, author of "The Science of Reading in Action: Brain-Friendly Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Know," shares common barriers to quality instruction, and how teachers and parents can take action.

Would you like to have more friends? Making new friends doesn't need to be as challenging as you may think. Laura Tremaine, author of "The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs," offers some wise and practical advice.