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Does a four-day workweek with a five-day paycheck sound like a dream to you? It's becoming a reality at hundreds of businesses, with positive results for both employees and companies. Juliet B. Schor, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Boston College, shares her landmark international study of the trend.

1 in 3 elderly Americans die with Alzheimers, or another form of dementia, but a recent study found that are common vitamin supplement may help ward off the debilitating disease. Samuel Zahinoor Ismail, MD FRCPC, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, Epidemiology, and Pathology at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and O'Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary, shares his fascinating findings.

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.