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Did you know your household dryer could be costing you over $2,100 in its lifetime? Shelie Miller, Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, Professor and Co-Director of the U-M Center for Sustainable Systems, shares facts that might forever change the way you think about drying your clothes.

Alarming new research reveals a disturbing link between social media use and rising depression symptoms in preteens. Jason Nagata, MD, MSc, Associate Professor in University of California - San Francisc’s Department of Pediatrics, offers guidance for parents on navigating the complex relationship between social media and youth mental well-being.

Did you know that even if you hit the gym regularly, sitting for extended periods could still be silently sabotaging your health? Ryan Bruellman, lead researcher and doctoral candidate in University of California - Riverside’s Department of Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics, shares startling findings about how prolonged sitting affects our cholesterol levels and BMI, even in physically active individuals.

re we becoming too dependent on AI? 3. Pascal Bornet, author of “Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” warns about the dangers of "AI obesity"==our growing addiction to shallow, AI-generated content that threatens genuine human creativity. He also offers tips for parents to prepare children for a future with AI.

Did you know that billions of dollars in retirement savings are currently unclaimed? Kate Ashford, certified senior advisor, retirement expert at NerdWallet, reveals the surprising truth about lost 401(k) accounts and how easily they can slip through the cracks during career transitions. She explains where to check for your forgotten accounts.

Did you know the Salvation Army goes far beyond thrift stores? Merle Heatwole, National Commander of The Salvation Army, discusses the organization's remarkable scope of services, from emergency shelters to youth programs, all driven by their Christian mission. He also outlines practical ways to get involved with one of America's largest charitable organizations.

Tina Ambrozy, Senior Vice President, Nationwide Financial outlines the results of a survey that found that Americans are overly optimistic about how much they will receive from Social Security once they retire. The survey found that half of current retirees and 42% of future retirees say Social Security is or will be their primary source of retirement income. She offers suggestions for those who are saving for retirement.

Can preschool interventions shape teenage behavior? The answer might surprise you! Karen Bierman, PhD, Evan Pugh University Professor of Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State, shares her advice for parents to build resilience through early education.

Did you know our attention span has shrunk from 2.5 minutes to just 47 seconds in recent years? Gloria Mark, PhD, Chancellor's Professor Department of Informatics in the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, author of “Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity” reveals the hidden cost of our digital distractions, and what you can do about it.

Did you know that drinking alcohol could significantly increase your cancer risk? A staggering 60% of Americans remain unaware of this crucial connection. Sanjay Shete, PhD, Deputy Division Head of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, explains how you can better protect yourself and your loved ones from alcohol-related cancer risks.