Infotrak

Many female veterans and their children are struggling with homelessness. We'll talk with Jas Booth, veteran, Founder of Final Salute, Inc, who has helped more than 5,000 women veterans who are homeless or in domestic violence situations.

What time does your family usually eat dinner? We'll get wise advice from Satchin Panda, PhD, Professor in the Regulatory Biology Laboratory at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, who says when and what we eat for dinner makes a significant difference in how we sleep.

Homeowners across the country are concerned as they see their property values rise rapidly, because it means property taxes will soon go up, as well. Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects at the Tax Foundation, shares advice you can use.

A tragic number of Americans are addicted to alcohol. It can impact both the body and the brain in negative ways. Annie Grace, recovering alcoholic, and author of "This Naked Mind," offers compassion, advice and encouragement for those wanting to quit.

The American Red Cross announced this week that they are experiencing an emergency blood shortage. Eric Gehrie, MD, Executive Medical Director of the American Red Cross explains how you can help.

Is your morning routine releasing harmful chemicals from the hair care products you use? Nusrat Jung, D.Sc., Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, led a recent study that uncovered simple steps that can protect you and your family.

Can someone become a social media influencer at age 85? Annie Korzen, social media personality, and author of "The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer," shares her advice to cope with aging and how to stay relevant to younger people.

Spending on mental health services for kids and teens has risen significantly since the COVID pandemic first began. Mariah M. Kalmin, PhD, epidemiologist, Health Policy Researcher at RAND, a nonprofit research organization, outlines the role that the explosion in telehealth services played in the trend.

If you're considering the purchase of a new car and you're leaning toward buying an electric vehicle, it's smart to do some research before you make a deal. Steve Elek, Senior Automotive Data Analyst at Consumer Reports, shares his organization's concerns about EV reliability, and the most common problems cited by EV owners.

A recent study found a link between highway air pollution and high blood pressure. Joel Kaufman, PhD, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Washington, suggests some ways to reduce the exposure to traffic pollution both for motorists, and those who live near highways.

What response do teachers prefer when they become the target of student violence? The answer may surprise you. Andrew Perry, postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Educational Studies at Ohio State University, shares the results of his survey.

For over a million seniors each year, It's a nightmare come true. Social Security sends notice that due to its own error, benefits were overpaid and the government demands repayment from elderly victims. Laurence Kotlikoff, PhD, Professor of Economics at Boston University, co-author of "Social Security Horror Stories: Protect Yourself From the System & Avoid Clawbacks," suggests ways to fix the problem.

Ana Lorena FAbrega, author of "The Learning Game: Teaching Kids to Think for Themselves, Embrace Challenge, and Love Learning," discusses traditional approaches to education, contrasting them with the ways kids really learn. She believes current methods of teaching children are outdated, and offered creative ideas to improve the system.

A recent study suggests there's a connection between cyberbullying and those experiencing eating disorder symptoms. Jason M. Nagata MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics from the University of California San Francisco, shares his fascinating findings.

Many medical doctors are highly susceptible to burnout, particularly as they are training to become doctors. But it can impact healthcare workers at any stage in their careers. Tyra Fainstad, MD, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, shares the promising results of a pilot program she co-developed.

When sexual harassment happens in the workplace, chances are the company won't deal with the complaint properly. Why does this happen, and what can a victim do about it? Adrienne Lawrence, former ESPN anchor and legal analyst, and author of "Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment

What are the job prospects for fossil fuel workers in the push to transition to so-called green energy? Morgan Frank, PhD, Assistant Professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information, found that fossil fuel workers have skills that are compatible with green jobs, but they face geographic and social barriers.

Recent research shows that artificial intelligence can be used in many fields to boost the work skills of the lowest-performing employees, up to above average performance. What does this mean for the future of business? Edward McFowland III, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School shares his research on the topic.

A recent study found that a shocking number of water sources contain toxic contaminants. Johnnye Lewis, PhD, Professor Emerita in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at University of New Mexico Health Sciences, Co-Director of Community Environmental Health Program, Director of the UNM METALS Superfund Research Program, outlines the seven most common contaminants and what you need to know about your city's water supply.

7.9% of cars sold in the US in the third quarter of 2023 were electric vehicles. Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, co-host of the Consumer Guide Car Stuff podcast, outlines what consumers need to know about the three levels of EV charging currently available, and the pluses and minuses of each.