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Could dyslexia actually be an advantage? Learning disabilities expert Brock L. Eide M.D., M.A., co-author of "The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain," says dyslexia's characteristics are actually trade-offs resulting from an entirely different pattern of brain organization and information processing.

School-age bullying officially happens to 1 in 5 students. but the CDC believes 50 to 75% of bullying incidents are never reported. How can parents protect their kids from bullies, and how can parents of bullies recognize the problem? Pamela Gockley, Certified Bullying Prevention Specialist, Founder and Executive Director of The Camel Project, discusses the culture of bullying in America.

The huge number of mass shootings across America has become almost routine, but a recent study found a common thread among shooters that could help prevent the violence. Samuel West, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Virginia State University, explains his important findings.

When the economy is shaky, that can spell opportunity for investors. It may even be the road to wealth. Candy Valentino, finance and wealth advisor, author of "Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom," outlines outline2 six steps to grow wealth.

The most common genetic blood disorder in America is sickle cell disease, and there's a critical need for regular blood transfusions to manage the severe pain and other health risks. Yvette M. Miller, MD, Executive Medical Officer for the American Red Cross Donor and Client Support Center, explains why they're working to promote diversity in the blood supply.

Meaningful progress is being made to reduce veteran suicides. We'll talk with Matthew Miller, PhD, MPH, Executive Director for VA Suicide Prevention for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to learn what resources have made the difference.

Students in urban and rural schools are struggling. Teach For America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for low-income students. We'll talk with CEO Elisa Villanueva Beard to find out why their program makes a dramatic difference in educational outcomes.

Half of those in Generation Z see no point in saving money during these chaotic times, according to a recent survey. Instead, they want to invest in themselves, in their careers and their professional growth, according to Lauryn Williams, Certified Financial Planner, and founder of Worth Winning.

Is there a connection between food insecurity and the overconsumption of unhealthy processed foods? Lindsey Parnarouskis, MS, doctoral candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Michigan, found that that women experiencing food insecurity more frequently report symptoms of food addiction.

Life is full of uncertainty, but taking risks in business, career and life can lead to positive outcomes. We'll explore the reasons that we fear risk and how we can overcome it, with Angie Morgan Witkowski, Leadership and Career Coach, author of "Bet on You: How to Win with Risk."

Recent research shows that young adults who prepare themselves ahead of time to deal with future stress are better able to avoid negative health outcomes, when stressful times happen. Shevaun Neupert, PhD, Professor of Psychology at North Carolina State University talks about the most effective proactive techniques.

Does the idea of driving an electric vehicle spark your enthusiasm? Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, talks about the affordability of electric vehicles and how the EV marketplace has been changing, partly as a result of revised federal laws and rebates.

A recent study reported in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that the act of "just thinking" can be more rewarding than we might realize. Andrew McDiarmid, Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, outlines the study's findings and explains why Americans should resist the urge to pull out their phones so frequently and spent some time just thinking instead.

Some studies claim that 4-6% of those in US prisons are not guilty of the crime for which they were convicted. Andrew Smith, PhD, cognitive psychologist and Assistant Professor at Iowa State University and his team of researchers developed a new procedure to capture more information from eyewitnesses during police investigations and better detect a suspect's guilt or innocence.

Americans in dozens of states can now buy lottery tickets in a growing number of ways. Les Bernal, Executive Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, talks about the increasingly aggressive ways that governments are marketing new lottery products to mostly lower-income citizens.

We all can use advice on how to use our time more productively, and how to get much more done while avoiding burnout. We'll get wise and inspirational advice from Dan Martell, entrepreneur, productivity expert, and author of “Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire.“

When you dine at a sit-down restaurant that offers you a full-service meal, you expect to pay a tip to the server when you settle the bill. But now food locations with bare bones counter service are expecting tips, too. Ismail Karabas, PhD, Marketing Professor at Murray State University, shares his research into the new trend.

What kind of affect do payday loans have on the US economy? Tim Lohrentz, Program Manager of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, shares the fascinating results of his research.

Anxiety and stress are rampant in today's society. We talk with productivity expert Chris Bailey, author of "How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times," who shares his personal battle with and victory over panic attacks.

Why do so many girls drop out of organized sports in their teen years? Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, winner of five NCAA championships at Stanford University and two national championships as a professional, and author of "Good for A Girl: A Woman Running in a Man's World," who has made it her mission to encourage young women to take up sports and stay with it.