From Abuse to Abundance

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will talk with Dr. Jamila Battle about her book From Abuse to Abundance and how to address trauma that can hold you back.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, April 8, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 9, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:11)
- B vitamins reduce schizophrenia symptoms
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- False positive mammograms can delay future screenings
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Technology helps older adults living with heart failure
  - News Item
- Use of multiple brain-affecting drugs is rising among seniors, despite risks
  - News Item
Conversations with Dr. Jamila Battle (min 9:11-30:08)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Domestic Violence
- Dr. Battle’s book From Abuse to Abundance
House Calls (min 30:08-40:00)
- Do you ever recommend your patients see a chiropractor?
  - Chiropractic
- Is it safe to have your hair colored during pregnancy?
- Is it really that bad to clean your ears with a Q-Tip?
  - Ear Cleaning and Care
- One of my children has a peanut allergy and my other child loves peanut butter. How can I satisfy them both?
  - Peanut Allergy

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An incredible story of recovery from Rabbi Mark Borovitz, an ex-con who found a new calling

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Laura Gay talk with Rabbi Mark Borovitz, a recovering alcoholic and ex-con who now serves as Senior Rabbi and co-director of the Elaine Breslow Institute at Beit T’Shuvah, about his story and faith and spirituality’s role in recovery.

Please tune in! The show will air:
WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, January 28, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 29, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 29, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show:
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:32)
- Using Big Data to End “Hurry Up and Wait”
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Witnessing Fear Can Physically Change the Brain
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Effectiveness of Morning Sickness Pill Questioned
- New Drug Reduces Sickle Cell Pain Crises
  - News Item
  - Article
Conversations with Rabbi Mark Borovitz (min 9:32-29:19)
- Rabbi Borovitz’s webpage
- Books by Rabbi Borovitz:
  - The Holy Thief
  - Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah
- Beit T’Shuvah
- Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse
- Drug Abuse
House Calls (min 29:19-40:00)
- Is it a good idea to go to a doctor you know personally?
  - A Friend’s Request for Treatment
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service
- What do I need to keep in mind when selecting healthy cleaning products?
  - Household Products
  - EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
- What are the risks and benefits of home birth?
  - Home Birth: Know the Pros and Cons
- Can being outside in cold weather with wet hair make you sick?
  - Can You Really Get A Cold From Going Outside with Wet Hair?

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A Journey Back from Opioid Addiction (YOUR HEALTH Radio July 2018)

Marijuana Use & Abuse with Dr. James Finch (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2014)

Economics of Substance Use & Abuse with Dr. Gary Zarkin (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2014)

Substance Abuse Recover, TROSA, and Your Health with Kevin McDonald (YOUR HEALTH Radio March 2014)

Inside Rehab with Anne Fletcher (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2013)

Women, Trauma & Addiction with Dr. Stephanie Covington (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2012)

Monitoring Marijuana Use as Attitudes, Behaviors and Legislation Change

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa, epidemiologist with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about monitoring marijuana use as attitudes, behaviors and legislation change.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, January 21, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, January 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, January 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 22, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:26) Television cooking shows overlook safe food handling practices; Social networking by doctors may save patients’ lives; Giving more pregnant women thyroid medicine may reduce risk of complications; White coat hypertension may indicate risk for heart disease in some people
Conversations with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa (min 9:26-29:46)
House Calls (min 29:46-40:00) How do I keep my newborn healthy until he is vaccinated since there are so many other parents not vaccinating their children?; When should I talk to my daughter’s pediatrician about her anxiety over flying?; If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin?; What questions should I ask when getting a second opinion about a hip replacement?

Research that Matters
- Television cooking shows overlook safe food handling practices
  - Abstract
- Social networking by doctors may save patients’ lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Giving more pregnant women thyroid medicine may reduce risk of complications
  - News Item for Presentation Given at Conference
- White coat hypertension may indicate risk for heart disease in some people
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Alejandro Azofeifa
House Calls
- How do I keep my newborn healthy until he is vaccinated since there are so many other parents not vaccinating their children?
  - Childhood Immunization
- When should I talk to my daughter’s pediatrician about her anxiety over flying?
- If I eat healthy and have good lifestyle habits, is there any benefit to taking a daily multivitamin?
  - Multivitamin/mineral Supplements
  - Definition of Health Terms: Vitamins
- What questions should I ask when getting a second opinion about a hip replacement?

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Marijuana and Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio, Research that Matters, September 29, 2018)

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Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will talk with Donna Havens, Ph.D., interim dean and professor at UNC’s School of Nursing, about nurses, leadership and patient care.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, October 29, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 30, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 31, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 30, at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Protein identified that could slow progress of Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Why do so many parents decline the flu vaccine for their children?
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Energy drink use and risk for alcohol use and abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Perceptions of dementia patients’ caregivers
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Donna Havens (min 9:13-30:14)
House Calls (min 30:14-40:00)
- Likelihood ovarian cyst could burst
  - Ovarian cysts
- Sparkling water vs. tap water
  - Is drinking carbonated water healthy?
- What do you think about acupuncture for headaches?
  - Headaches in Depth
  - Acupuncture for headache
- What to do for a broken toe?
  - Broken toe

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Nursing Care in the U.S. with Kristen Swanson (YOUR HEALTH Radio September 2010)

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Donald Berwick, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about A Third Era of Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 31st at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Alpern, Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota about The Economics of Essential Medicines.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Jonathan Alpern

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 10th at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:57)
- Many people with atrial fibrillation are not getting the right medicine
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Many state opioid prescribing laws do not have much impact on high-risk prescribing, overdoses
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Americans spend billions on complementary health approaches
  - News about the article
  - Full report
- Doing art projects lowers stress hormone levels
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Alpern (min 10:57-30:28)
- Dr. Alpern’s recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine
- WHO Definition of Essentials Medicines
House Calls (min 30:28-39:28)
- Is there such a thing as healthy barbecue?
  - Heart healthy grilling and barbecue tips
- Could my tiredness be due to inflammation and should I see an allergist?
  - Fatigue
- Should I see my doctor about a dull pain in my lower abdomen?
  - Pelvic Pain
- Taking blood pressure at home
  - Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Martin Shapiro, Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles about Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One for All.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 25th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 27th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 26th at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-09:21)
- Persistent childhood asthma could lead to COPD as an adult
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Children of depressed parents have higher risk of depression and other bad outcomes
  - News about the article
  - Abstract
- Use of telemedicine on the rise in rural communities
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Telling kids where they can access parks and playgrounds increases physical activity
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Martin Shapiro (min 09:22 -31:11)
- Dr. Shapiro’s UCLA Health webpage
- Article by Dr. Shapiro Considering the Common Good – The View from Seven Miles Up
House Calls (min 31:12-39:13)
- What are some alternatives to physical therapy and painkillers for lower back pain?
- Should a 5-week-old go in to the doctor for a fever?
  - When Your Baby or Infant has a Fever
  - Fever in Infants and Children
- What are your thoughts on Aryuvedic medicine (Ayurveda)?
  - Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth
- If I think my daughter has a urinary tract infection, do I need to bring her to urgent care or will it go away?
  - Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Children
  - Urinary Tract Infections

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 4th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, June 5th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 6th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 5th at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

Re-Air: Hunger, Faith and Health with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager, Professors at Duke Univeristy Divinity School about Hunger Health and Faith.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 19th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, March 20th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, March 21st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 20th at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-09:40) Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose; Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these; Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness; Cartilage repair in long distance runners.
Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager (min 09:41-30:07)
House Calls (min 30:08-39:15) After multiple cancer diagnoses, should family get tests for something genetic?; When to make end-of-life decisions with Parkinson’s; Why some doctors may not treat multiple myeloma?; What is an anal fistula?

Research that Matters
Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose

Abstract
News Article

Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these

Abstract

Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness

Abstract
News Article

Cartilage repair in long distance runners

Press Release

Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Dr. Norman Wirzba
Rabbi Steven Sager

House Calls

What you should know about genetic tesing

Preparing for the End-of-Life

Multiple Myeloma

Anal Abscess and Fistula

Hunger, Faith and Health with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager, Professors at Duke Univeristy Divinity School about Hunger Health and Faith.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 12th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, December 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 14th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 12th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, December 13th at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Click here to learn more about Dr. Wirzba and Rabbi Sager’s Interfaith Day of Learning called Hunger: Want and Plenty, which will take place in February, 2016

Research that Matters (min 0-09:40) Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose; Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these; Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness; Cartilage repair in long distance runners.
Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager (min 09:41-30:07)
House Calls (min 30:08-39:15) After multiple cancer diagnoses, should family get tests for something genetic?; When to make end-of-life decisions with Parkinson’s; Why some doctors may not treat multiple myeloma?; What is an anal fistula?

Research that Matters
Lower heart disease risk and death risk in patients with sense of purpose

Abstract
News Article

Number of people with high cholesterol and low HDL decreases, but many still do have these

Abstract

Sedentary people have higher BMI, lower heart fitness

Abstract
News Article

Cartilage repair in long distance runners

Press Release

Conversations with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Dr. Norman Wirzba
Rabbi Steven Sager

House Calls

What you should know about genetic tesing
Preparing for the End-of-Life
Multiple Myeloma
Anal Abscess and Fistula

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From Abuse to Abundance

An incredible story of recovery from Rabbi Mark Borovitz, an ex-con who found a new calling

Monitoring Marijuana Use as Attitudes, Behaviors and Legislation Change

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Balancing Patient Autonomy: All for One or One For All with Dr. Martin Shapiro

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Re-Air: Hunger, Faith and Health with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager

Hunger, Faith and Health with Dr. Norman Wirzba and Rabbi Steven Sager