Infotrak

You've been told your dishwasher uses less energy and water than traditional hand-washing. Greg Keoleian, Director of the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, tested the claim and shares the results.

A recent study found that food allergies have the greatest effect among certain racial groups and income levels. Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH, board-certified pediatrician and health researcher from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Clinical Attending at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research, talked about potential reasons for these findings and the importance of getting a proper diagnosis.

The hottest thing in emerging tech is artificial intelligence and millions of people are already using ChatGPT. Pam Baker, author of "ChatGPT For Dummies," shares the many ways ChatGPT can impact our daily lives and how you can use it most effectively.

Many households avoid discussions of money matters. According to Lori R. Sackler, Senior VP and family wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, and author of "The M Word: The Money Talk Every Family Needs to Have about Wealth and Their Financial Future," a shocking number of families lose assets and peace of mind when a family member passes, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Crooks are targeting the familiar US Postal Service blue mailboxes, as well as residential mailboxes, to steal checks and potentially drain your bank account. David Maimon, PhD, Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Georgia State University, explains the scope of the problem and how to protect yourself from this growing crime.

If you are a US military veteran or know someone who is, our first guest Paul R. Lawrence, former Under Secretary of Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and author of "Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve," who explains how vets should apply for service benefits, including several ways to document a service related injury, request medical records, and more.

At what age do you plan to retire? That question is more complex than most people think! Beth C. Truesdale, PhD, Research Fellow at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research and, co-editor of the book "Overtime: America's Aging Workforce and the Future of Working Longer," explains why many workers are unable retire as late as they would prefer.

Kids and teens who volunteer have been found to have better, physical health and an optimistic outlook on life. Kevin Lanza, PhD, Assistant Professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health at The University of Texas, shares his research findings.

Retail theft, otherwise known as shrinkage, has been exploding in volume, causing store owners, police and politicians to fight back. Meanwhile, organized theft rings, have it tougher to control the losses. Read Hayes, PhD, Research Scientist at the University of Florida, Director of the Loss Prevention Research Council, explains what needs to be done to get the problem under control.

Is there anything good about failure? Robert Wilson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Arizona State University, shares details of his study that found a "sweet spot" where learning is maximized when failure occurs around 15% of the time.

Every year many students attend community colleges with hopes to transfer later to a university. Jessie Ryan, Vice President of The Campaign for College Opportunity, explains why the transfer process is a complicated maze.

More than 11 million Americans are caregivers to someone with Alzheimer's disease. Martin J. Schreiber, former Governor of Wisconsin, and author of "My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver," shares his touching story, along with advice and encouragement for others.

From Silents to Baby Boomers to Gen Xers to Millennials, each generation throughout the decades has unique characteristics. Jean Twenge, PhD, author of "Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents--and What They Mean for America's Future" explained why each generation is shaped not only by their parents, but by the technological advances of their time.

Karen Tiber Leland, Marketing and Management Consultant, and author of "The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand" explains how to use the new Artificial Intelligence bots to build your brand, both professionally and personally.

Millions of newly-graduated college students are ready to find work. Aan expert says for these young job seekers, preparation is the key to success. Andres Lares, co-author of "Persuade: The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions" says offers a ton of great advice to graduates.

Companies that promote collaboration not only improve their bottom line, but also boost, innovative, thinking and in fresh ideas. Heidi K. Gardner, PhD, Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School's Center on the Legal Profession and author of "Smarter Collaboration: A New Approach to Breaking Down Barriers and Transforming Work," says collaboration skills are surprisingly rare, especially among men.

Millions of Americans mow their lawns on a regular basis, and many cut the grass as low as possible. Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum, explains why there's a growing movement toward letting lawns grow longer to benefit pollinators, like bees and butterflies.

One of the leading causes of death among children is drowning. Whether there's nearby access to a lake, pond, swimming pool or even the ocean, the risks are always there. Adam Katchmarchi, PhD, Executive Director of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, explains how can parents keep their kids safe.

Is America’s power transmission grid at risk of a cyber attack? Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez, PhD, Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University calls for action now, before the lights go out.

He wrote a pioneering book on investing 50 years ago and it's still timely, as millions of Americans take his advice to invest in index mutual funds. Burton Malkiel, author of the classic finance book "A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Best Investment Guide That Money Can Buy," says for everyday investors, there’s no need to pay someone for guidance.