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The holidays bring festive fun for millions of Americans. But for others, the year-end season can evoke negative feelings. What effect does holiday depression have on suicide rates? We'll speak with Daniel Romer, PhD, Research Director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and his findings may surprise you.

Millions of people use the leading brands of detergent and fabric softener to do their laundry, but they may not be the best choices for you. Patric Richardson, author of "Laundry Love: Finding Joy in a Common Chore," and host of the Discovery+ Series "The Laundry Guy," offers you expert advice.

LinkedIn scams and fake Instagram accounts targeting businesses and executives are growing rapidly. We'll learn about the most common scams and what businesses and managers can do, from Karri Carlson, Vice President of Operations for Leadtail, a B2B social media services agency.

Is there a toxic culture among young Americans relating to diet and weight loss fostered by highly viewed videos on social media sites? Lizzy Pope, PhD, RDN, Associate Professor, Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics at the University of Vermont, says what's missing from those videos are facts backed by science.

Trucking jobs in the US have high turnover. But now there are efforts underway to recruit military veterans to fill those open positions. Is it working? We get the answer from Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

Tens of thousands of women in the US die of breast cancer each year. Yet many women in their 30s and 40s have never had a mammogram and don't plan to get one. Nikita Shah, MD, Medical Oncology Team Leader for the Breast Care Center at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, explains why it is so critical for women to get mammograms.

Odis Johnson, Jr, PhD, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Social Policy and STEM Equity at Johns Hopkins University led a recent study with concerning results: high schools equipped with metal detectors, security cameras and drug testing turned out students with lower math scores who are less likely to attend college, compared to students with less surveillance. He outlines the reasons for the trend and how it can be improved.

Recent research shows that when it comes to your risk for dementia, your lifestyle may be more important than your biological age! We talk with Annalise LaPlume Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral fellow, Senior Research Scientist at Child Trends

Should a speed limit mandate be imposed on the trucking industry? Andrew King, Research Analyst for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Foundation says there are potential safety concerns in limiting truck speeds.

We often hear that persistence and commitment are the most important qualities for success in business and in life, but Annie Duke, author of "Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away," explains why sometimes we may persist for too long when there are clear signs we should quit.

Did you know that child poverty in the U.S. plummeted by 59% between 1993 and 2019? We'll learn why from Dana Thomson, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Child Trends, a research organization focused on child poverty and public policy.

Most doctors recommend similar lifestyle changes to all their patients. One of the world’s most respected experts, Carl "Chip" Lavie, MD, Medical Director of Ochsner Health Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention in New Orleans, found that advice tailored to each individual may get better results.

Are women who spend most of their lives single as well-prepared for retirement as married couples? Laura D. Quinby, PhD, Senior Research Economist at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, looked into the question 50 years after the passage of Title nine, which prohibited sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs.

Parenting has changed tremendously in recent years. Research psychologist and psychotherapist Frieda Birnbaum, PhD, is the oldest woman in America to give birth to twins. She is also the author of "Life Begins At 60: A New View of Motherhood, Marriage, and Reinventing Ourselves.” She explains how parenting changed in the span of having kids in her 30s to having them in her 60s, and the pluses and minuses of older parenting.

Marta L. Tellado, PhD, is the President and CEO of Consumer Reports and author of “Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair, and Transparent Marketplace.” She talks about the rampant online abuse of our privacy and our personal data, with suggestions to protect yourself.

A woman goes for a run on a country road and is assaulted and murdered in broad daylight. We'll hear from Caroline Tocci, President & Co-Founder/Director of The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, who founded an organization in memory of her cousin, devoted to safety awareness for women. She offers tips and advice, especially for female runners, to help them stay safe.

Are your eyes feeling tired? Digital eyestrain is affecting people of all ages, but James S W Wolffsohn, PhD, Professor of Optometry at Aston University in Birmingham, England, has some helpful advice.

Kids are getting digital devices at surprisingly young ages. Catherine Pearlman, PhD, Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Massachusetts Global, licensed clinical social worker, author of "First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette," shares tips to help keep kids safe and avoid social media mistakes.

Recent research shows that regular activity not only helps older adults enjoy life more, but it improves their scores on cognitive tests. We'll talk to Stephen Smagula, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, who found that having a daily routine results in healthier aging.

When veterans leave the military, they may struggle with the transition to higher education or a new career. Arpita Ghosh, PhD, Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Kansas, outlines the assistance that makes a difference in the transition.