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Then, teenagers today face more anxiety and distractions than previous generations, which makes being a parent of teens more challenging than ever. Christine Carter, PhD, sociologist, Senior Fellow at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California Berkeley, author of “The New Adolescence: Raising Happy and Successful Teens in an Age of Anxiety and Distraction” outlines what she believes are the three most critical skills that parents need to teach their kids.

Arrhythmias and sudden cardiac arrests are blamed for 400,000 deaths annually in the US. Rachel Lampert, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, has found that anger and other negative emotions may be a major factor in many of these cases. She explained how stress and anger may affect electrical impulses in the heart, and discussed several methods of dealing with stress and anger.

Cancer is preventable. Yet many Americans don’t practice early detection or follow the recommended guidelines to minimize risk. Laura Makaroff, DO, Senior Vice President of Prevention and Early Detection at the American Cancer Society, shares the latest recommendations to help you and your family avoid cancer.

The concept of herd immunity has sparked debate about whether it would control the spread of COVID-19. Dr. S. Vincent Rajkumar, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and researcher, discusses how the body works to fight off disease and whether herd immunity could resolve the pandemic.

Rural suicides are on the rise. Bindu Kalesan, PhD, from the Boston University School of Public Health, outlines the seriousness of the problem. She says there other mental health interventions that are more effective than gun control.

Your body functions best when you feed it healthy food. Yet, many Americans make the wrong food choices. Sophie Egan, author of “How to Be A Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet” offers easy-to-remember suggestions for making practical decisions about food and how to choose foods that have the least impact on the environment.

Domestic violence is on the rise, partly as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. Prof. Merete Berg Nesset from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, led a study that found that anger management treatment for offenders can have dramatic results in the prevention of physical and emotional violence.

Simone Bruce, Psy.D., a visiting therapist at the Behavioral Wellness Clinic in Connecticut, said that the impact of race-based stress and trauma on the mental health of black people has been ignored far too long. She said that mental health professionals’ lack of education in this area often results in misdiagnosis and mistreatment. She explained how the death of George Floyd sparked a serious increase in stress, anxiety and fear in the black community.

Millions of Americans would like to lose some unwanted pounds. Sofia Cienfuegos, a Dietitian and Intermittent Fasting Researcher rom the University of Illinois at Chicago, led recent research that found that intermittent fasting does result in weight loss, with few restrictions or complicated regimens.

The reaction to COVID-19 shutdowns has led to an unexpected coin shortage nationwide, causing some businesses to notify customers that they have no change to give, or to encourage only electronic transactions. Prof. Daniel Soques, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, explains the factors behind the shortage and what steps are being taken by the Federal Reserve to address it. He also says that moving away from physical cash and coins disproportionately affects low income and homeless people.

Prof. John-Tyler Binfet, Associate Professor of Education at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, discusses his research into kids and kindness, which challenges media stereotypes that teens are common perpetrators of bullying, cyber harassment and schoolyard fights. He says most parents would be surprised at how kind their children are to others outside of the home. He also suggests ways for parents to encourage their kids to be kind.

Teens are getting drivers licenses later than previous generations and missing critical safety training as a result, according to Dr. Federico E. Vaca, PhD, Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the Yale Developmental Neurocognitive Driving Simulation Research Center.Dr. Vava outlines potential policy changes that could expand and improve driver safety training, regardless of age.

Preparing for college is more complicated than ever! Monica Betson-Montgomery outlines savvy strategies for parents to help their students navigate the higher education maze.

You have noticed fewer choices on store shelves. But will the missing items return when the pandemic is history? Morgan Seybert from Nielsen, discusses the real reasons behind the changes.

With school season approaching amid the COVID-19 situation, school administrators are struggling with decisions regarding the nation’s children and their education. Prof. Sean O'Leary from the American Academy of Pediatrics says there are downsides to remote learning, and keeping kids at home all day.

The US economy has taken some twists and turns in recent times. What are the best strategies for those who may be planning for retirement? And how can we make our money last a lifetime? Suze Orman, author of many financial advice books including "The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime" joins us with some sage advice.

There’s a gender gap in higher education, with fewer men than women attending college. Why has this happened and should it be balanced out? David Geary, PhD, Curators Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences in the College of Arts and Science at The University Of Missouri, offers some solutions.

Thousands of tons of microfiber pollution is being released into the planet’s rivers and oceans each year. John R. Dean, PhD, Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom explains why this should concern you and he outlines simple steps that you can take to solve the problem.

89% of Americans believe it’s important for families to have as many family meals as possible each week. Dr. Shannon Robson from the University of Delaware led a study that showed that more frequent family meals were associated with better dietary outcomes and improved family relationships.

Recent studies reveal ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Allan J. Hamilton, author of “Younger Next Year”: and “Younger Next Year for Women” explains the importance of exercise in generating the growth of new brain cells. He says physical activity can even result in significant increases in IQ.