Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.
1021 episodes transcribedWant to keep your fresh cut flowers, fresher? My grandmother always said put aspirin in the water and I’ve also heard you should put a penny in the wa...
Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? The chances of them sticking for a long time are pretty slim. However, there is something you can do to improv...
As you just found out over the holidays, finding the right gift to someone can be difficult. However, there is some science to it that can make gift g...
What’s your favorite sleep position? It turns out that one sleep position is better than the others for eliminating “brain waste” and preventing Alzhe...
Flattery works – if you know how to do it right. So this episode begins with a discussion on how to use flattery and why it is such a powerful tool in...
Some people can’t imagine exercise without having their cellphone. You can listen to music, text and chat and it helps the time fly by. Well, there is...
There’s nothing more embarrassing than those awkward moments in life – when your fly is down or there is spinach in your teeth or you embarrass yourse...
There is something about flying that makes you feel – lousy. Since a lot of people are flying this time of year, this episode begins with a discussion...
You can look dramatically younger by doing almost nothing. This episode begins with 3 simple ways that change how people perceive you. Do these things...
Do you really have a year to send a wedding gift? That turns out to be one of several etiquette myths we’ll explore as I begin today’s episode. http:/...
How many times have you heard that it is important to drink a lot of fluids when you have a cold or the flu? But why? Does it help flush the illness f...
It is the most wonderful tine of the year! Many people will tell you that Christmas is their favorite holiday. Did you know that there was a time in t...
Next time you do something really embarrassing in front of other people – you will remember what I am going to tell you in this episode – and it will...
When your hands and feet are cold, you feel you cold. Why is that? And what can you do to warm them up quickly? This episode begins with some interest...
Something strange happens when most people read emails and texts and it could cause a health problem. Listen to and discover what it is so you can see...
What’s the best way to deal with a jerk? Well, according to psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston, there is one word that will shut them up – and it is kind...
This is the time of year when people give to people less fortunate – and that is great. However, if you are going to give, there are things that most...
People seem to get sadder in winter. Is it the weather? Is it just because it’s colder? Or is it the sunlight? This episode begins with the explanatio...
Can your pet really get sick eating poinsettia leaves or drinking Christmas tree water? We begin this episode looking at some of the real holiday pet...
Timing is everything. And when you have a big decision to make, the time of day you choose to make it is more important than you might realize. This e...
