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Is there a common thread to mass shootings in America? Recent research led by Ira D. Glick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center, reveals that a large majority of the shooters do have something in common.

Human trafficking isn't a matter of kidnapping people. Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco, PhD, human trafficking expert, and author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: America's Slaves of the New Millennium." says it actually involves mind manipulation and threats--and the pandemic made the problem worse. What should you do if you suspect someone might be a victim?

How can you avoid career burnout and find the right balance between work and life? Wayne Applewhite, business leadership expert, author of "You Know it's a Verb, Right?," says clear communication from bosses is the key for organizations transitioning back to work in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Parks and green spaces not only add beauty to cities and towns. We’ll talk with Roy Remme, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar with the Natural Capital Project, who led a study at Stanford University that found that parks, trails, and open green spaces can also have significant health benefits.

Traffic deaths in the U.S. have remained nearly unchanged for many years. A new report offers a safer blueprint for a "Safe System" apparch to road design that could save thousands of lives each year, according to Jeffrey Michael, EdD, Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Leon S. Robertson Faculty Development Chair in Injury Prevention at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.

A surprising study from Ireland found that the physical condition of homeless people in their twenties, thirties and forties is similar to 70 and 80 year olds in the general population. We'll talk with Professor Julie Broderick, BSc, MSc, PhD, from Trinity College Dublin/the University of Dublin, to explore the possible reasons behind it and what can be done to help the homeless.

3. Bill Westrom, consumer finance expert, co-author of “Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free” The typical American carries thousands of dollars of credit card debt, personal loans, car loans and student loans. Bill Westrom, consumer finance expert, and co-author of "Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt Free", outlines several easy strategies to save money and retire debt as quickly as possible,

Prescription drug users in some urban neighborhoods are living in pharmacy deserts, limiting access to vital medicines. Dima Mazen Qato, PharmD, MPH, PhD, Hygeia Centennial Chair and Director for the Program on Medicines and Public Health at the USC School of Pharmacy, explains the reasons behind the problem, and why it is growing.

Growing companies are always on the lookout for talented people to hire. Jeff Korzenik, author of "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community", says there's a massive pool of productive job seekers being overlooked by businesses. Who these people are may surprise you.

If you've ever wondered if an item can be recycled or if you should just toss it in the garbage can, you're not alone. Jennie Romer, Recycling Expert, author of "Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics" outlines the most common items that consumers incorrectly believe can be recycled and why. She also explains why only 9% of the plastic ever produced has been recycled.

Many patients seek a second opinion before treatment for a complex medical condition. Thomas Beckman, MD, Fellow in Advanced General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, led a study at Mayo that found that only 12 percent of second opinions confirm that the original diagnosis was complete and correct. He explains what illnesses should merit the pursuit of a second opinion.

A significant number of Americans suffer from mental health issues, but one expert says that number skyrocketed during the pandemics and lockdowns. Christy Kane, PhD, Trauma Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and author of "Fractured Souls and Splintered Memories: Unlocking the 'Boxes' of Trauma." says data indicates that the need for mental health services for children increased by 98% in the past year. She also estimates that 90% of the overall population is struggling mentally to deal with changes connected to COVID-19.

Virtually every American can take simple steps to lower their carbon footprint by making changes in travel, commuting, investing, and even cooking. James Beard Award-winning author Paul Greenberg outlines how a "Climate Diet" can help the planet.

Experts predict that Social Security will start running out of funds in less than 15 years. But smart parents can help their kids retire with a healthy nest egg by setting up an investment fund today. Chris Carosa, Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor, author of "The Parent's Guide to Turning Your Teen into A Millionaire," explains that the strategy should yield $2 million or more of retirement savings.

From time to time, every one of us faces difficulties in life. How we deal with these situations makes all the difference. Katherine May, author of "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times," explains how to deal with these periods she calls "wintering," and what nature can teach us about slowing down to cope with life's darkest moments.

More than 70,000 American lives were lost to drug overdoses in 2019, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the problem grew even worse during the pandemic. Daniel Hartung, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Professor in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy, led a study that found that 20% of pharmacies refuse to dispense a key medication, buprenorphine, to treat the addiction. He explains possible reasons behind the problem, and why the availability of this drug is so important in the battle against the opioid epidemic.

Tourniquets save lives, and while the increased use of tourniquets has raised survival rates and reduced the need for blood transfusions, there are still many situations where tourniquets could be used, but are not. Reynold Henry, MD, MPH, General Surgery Chief Resident at Los Angeles County and USC Medical Center, explains how you could save a life.

You've heard of clinical hypnotherapy, but what is it? Steve G. Jones, EdD, clinical hypnotherapist, President of the American Alliance of Hypnotists, author of 22 books on hypnotherapy, explains the most common misconceptions about clinical hypnotherapy. He also outlines the problems that hypnotherapy can solve, and how self-hypnosis may be useful.

Startling statistics show that over 100 million Americans are currently out of the labor force, and less than 6% of those are even looking for a job. Holly Wade, Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business Research Center, said that 91% of small businesses said they had few or no qualified applicants for job openings in the past three months. She explained what may eventually reverse the trend.

Roughly 35 million Americans take statins to lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. But are enough people taking statins? Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, MD, Preventive Cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic says the answer is no.