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Automated external defibrillators might be increasingly available for use in the event of a cardiac arrest, but Dr. Christopher M. Smith, PhD Student in Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, Coventry, England, led a study that found that they aren’t being used nearly as much as they should be. He talked about the reasons that bystanders are reluctant to use AEDs and what government officials can do to help.

Then, team sports have been a tradition for American kids, but COVID 19 worries and other factors have reduced the number of participants, impacting kids’ health and fitness. Dan O'Neill, MD, EdD, author of “Survival of the Fit: How Physical Education Ensures Academic Achievement and a Healthy Life,” talks about the potential health effects of inactivity and childhood obesity, and why physical fitness levels also have a significant impact on academic performance.

Mental disorder symptoms have emerged or worsened for many people during the pandemic. Lockdowns and supply chain issues have also led to hoarding behavior. Carol Matthews, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Florida, explains how to distinguish between hoarding, stockpiling and panic buying, and what constitutes normal behavior in an abnormal time.

Recent research found that boys who participated in sports in early ages had less depression and anxiety in mid childhood. Marie-Josee Harbec, PhD, psycho educator at CHU Ste-Justine Children's Hospital in Montreal outlines her findings and the possible reasons that sports participation can be so effective.

Can you use help managing your money? Podcaster Joe Saul-Sehy, author of “Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management,” joins us with tips to avoid money mistakes and dig yourself out of debt.

A researcher studying America's gender wage gap examined the recent theory that women may be less competitive and take fewer risks than men. Alessandra Cassar, PhD, Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, shares her fascinating findings.

A recent survey found that 43% of Americans have had at least one package stolen from their porch. Bree Fowler, Senior Security expert at CNET, joins us for some tips to sink porch pirates during the holiday season.

Then, some American cities have levied a tax on sugary drinks, in an effort to raise money and cut obesity. Grant Donnelly, PhD, Assistant Professor of Marketing at The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business, outlines his recent study that examined whether price tags that specifically mentioned the tax would change consumers’ buying decisions.

2020 saw the lowest birthrate of any year in American history, part of a disturbing long-term trend. Alison Gemmill, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in the Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains the possible reasons behind the trend and whether she believes it can be reversed.

sleep problems are common in children and are known to detrimentally affect language and cognitive abilities, as well as academic achievement. We’ll talk with Anna Joyce, PhD, MSc, Lecturer in Psychology, from Regent’s University London, who led a study that examined the connection between sleep-disordered breathing and daytime sleepiness in children and reading skills.

Then, a vital step to protect your vision is to schedule an annual eye exam. Glaucoma expert, Daniel Laroche, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, outlines the most common symptoms of the illness, who is at greatest risk, and why people of color are in the highest risk category.

Making the right food purchases can save you money, improve your health, and help the environment. Hua Cai, PhD, Associate Professor of Environmental and Ecological Engineering, and Industrial Engineering at Purdue University, shares three simple changes to make in your shopping habits, that have surprisingly strong impact on your food carbon footprint.

A recent survey found that more than half of teens today are gravitating toward a skill-based education, and almost half are leaning toward programs that can be completed within two years. Sung Rhee, CEO and founder of Optimal, recently published an analysis titled "Coding Bootcamp vs College: Which Will Help You Land the Most Prestigious Jobs in the Tech Industry?" He explains what a coding boot camp teaches and who is a likely candidate to attend.

Researchers from Brigham Young University, Johns Hopkins and Harvard have created an algorithm that can predict suicidal thoughts and behavior among adolescents with 91% accuracy. Carl Hanson, PhD, Professor of Public Health, Brigham Young University, was one of the co-authors of the study, and he discusses the two primary red flags.

Millions of Americans have stashed some or all of their money in savings accounts. But are they earning any interest on the money? Why are rates so low right now, and when might they change? Gary Zimmerman, founder and CEO of the web site MaxMyInterest.com, offers advice.

There are over 2 million stay-at-home dads in the United States, not including those with part-time jobs. Shannon Carpenter, stay-at-home dad and author of "The Ultimate Stay-At-Home Dad: Your Essential Manual for Being an Awesome Full-Time Father" shares his own story of becoming a stay-at-home dad and the lessons he tries to share with other men considering it.

Then, millions of Americans are looking for better jobs. What's the one question you must ask in a job interview? Patty Alper, President of the Alper Portfolio Group, author of "Teach to Work: How a Mentor, a Mentee, and a Project Can Close the Skills Gap in America" has the answer.

1 in 4 American adults have some type of mental health challenge. At work, many of those sufferers hide their problem, to avoid being labeled by bosses and co-workers. Companies can help remove the stigma, according to Jen Fisher, US Chief Well-being Officer at Deloitte, a multinational professional services network, author of "Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines."

Have you considered whether Facebook improves your life or makes it worse? We'll talk with Elaine Parke, author of “The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America…One Citizen at a Time,” who says we all need to re-evaluate the "Mental Nutrition" we consume daily, both online and off.

The choice of a college major can have lifelong financial effects. We'll learn the results of a study that ranked the most and least valuable college majors, from Bankrate.com analyst Sarah Foster.