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Christy Faith, author of "Homeschool "Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School System" is a work-from-home mom, who also homeschools her children. She explains why she does it and shares the resources that make it possible.

What can cause hearing loss? You might be surprised to learn that where you live and what you do for a living can have a surprising impact! David Rein, PhD, Senior Fellow at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago, shares recent findings and why some refuse to wear hearing aids.

It's a shocking number: $28 billion money lost by older Americans each year due to financial scams, much of it stolen by friends or relatives. Marilyn Horta, PhD, Research Scientist in the Social-Cognitive and Affective Development Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida, explains how seniors can protect themselves.

When a car hits a pedestrian, who is most often blamed? It turns out the real fault may belong to the road designer, according to Harvey Miller, PhD, Professor of Geography at Ohio State University. Prof. Miller explains what needs to change.

Plasticizers--used to make plastic more flexible and more durable--are so widely used that today, they show up inside almost every American’s body. We’ll talk with Jim Rogers, PhD, Director of Food Safety Research and Testing, Acting Head of Product Safety Testing at Consumer Reports, where tests found that nearly all foods contain these chemicals, often at very high levels.

A huge number of Americans are injured each year by a surprising danger: glass-topped tables in homes and offices. Stephanie L. Bonne, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Director of the Hospital Violence Intervention Program at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, explains the hazard and why table glass is more dangerous than the rest of the glass you encounter each day.

Centuries of medical care often dismissed women's health problems as hysteria. Today's favored diagnosis is anxiety. Elizabeth Comen, MD, Medical Oncologist specializing in breast cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, author of "All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today," explains why women's health problems are misdiagnosed far too often.

Do you feel lonely? A significant number of Americans feel that way every day and it can have a negative impact on health, both mental and physical. Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH, founder of the nonprofit Foundation for Art & Healing, author of "Project UnLonely: Healing Our Crisis of Disconnection," shares ways to break through loneliness and connect with others.

Can whether you attended college affect your heart health decades later? Jared W. Magnani, MD, cardiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, studied the issue and the potential reasons behind it.

Large segments of the US population, including low income and older Americans, face barriers in getting the government benefits they are entitled to. Megan Henly, PhD, Research Assistant Professor in the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire, outlines the numerous barriers to getting information about, and enrolling in, programs like Social Security disability and retirement benefits, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Medicaid health insurance program, and what can be done to reduce the problem.

In the aftermath of the pandemic, child abuse and neglect has been rising. We'll look at an alcohol control project in Sacramento. that surprised researchers: it reduced total entries into foster care significantly. Bridget Freisthler, PhD, Professor in the College of Social Work at Ohio State University, discusses her research.

If you want to live longer, we talk to Greg Hammer, PhD, recently retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and author of "GAIN Without Pain," to learn about the tripod of health: sleep, exercise and nutrition, and the latest science behind all three.

Can stress and trauma be passed along genetically from parents to children? We'll hear from psychologist Mariel Buqué, PhD, author of "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" who says phenomenon is real, but the cycle of pain can be stopped.

America's roads are in bad shape and getting more wear than ever. Andreas Groehn, Director of the Berkeley Research Group, outlines potential ways that road repairs and improvements may be paid for in the future, as a growing number of electric vehicle owners sidestep the gasoline taxes that currently finance road maintenance.

Diabetes affects one out of every nine Americans. Gary Taubes, author of "Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments" says treatments used today need to change. He also explains the role of the food industry in promoting unhealthy foods and influencing diabetes research.

America was once the number one manufacturing economy in the world. Now we're in 10th place. But it's not just a business concern. We'll learn why manufacturing is vital for our nation's independence and innovation from Rachel Slade, author of "Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (And How It Got That Way)."

Can you use ChatGPT or other AIs for financial planning? James Royal, analyst at Bankrate.com outlines the benefits and drawbacks of using AI to pay down debt, save money, set up a budget, and invest in the stock market.

If you've been told that nighttime exercise will disrupt your sleep and that morning is the best time to hit the gym, recent research says that is a myth. Penelope Larsen, researcher from Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, shares her findings.

The marijuana of today is far more powerful than it was years ago. It can cause brain damage and mental health issues, especially in young people. Laura Stack, founder of Johnny's Ambassadors, a Colorado-based organization that aims to educate teens, parents, and communities, explains what she wishes she had known before losing her son.

Most Americans have heard of Bitcoin, but only a fraction of them have invested in the digital currency. Recent changes make it as easy to invest in Bitcoin as buying shares of stock. We'll learn the basics from Vijay Boyapati, Bitcoin expert, and author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin."