Tiny Changes Can Have a Big Impact

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Dr. Antoine Bailliard—professor in UNC Allied Health’s division of occupational science and occupational therapy—about how tiny changes can have a big impact on mental illness and homelessness.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, November 3 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 4 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 5 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 4 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:15)
- Father’s exercise can improve metabolic health of offspring in mice
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Presidential 2016 election and significant stress among college students
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Children as young as seven suffer effects of discrimination
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even a 10-minute walk can improve memory, brain function
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Antoine Bailliard (min 10:15-30:35)
House Calls (min 30:35-40:00)
- My teenage son was in a car accident and has been in intensive care for three weeks. He hasn’t woken up but moves his extremities. Will he wake up and will he ever be the same?
  - Traumatic Brain Injury
- I have a hard time staying organized and get distracted. I’m 31. Is it worth it to see if I have ADHD?
  - ADHD or ADD in Adults
- How do I talk to my 6-year-old son about divorce?
  - How to Talk to Your Children about Divorce?
- I fell on my shoulder while snowboarding. It hasn’t bothered me until recently. Should I see my doctor?
  - Frozen Shoulder

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Michael Kinch—associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis—about his new book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, October 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

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Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

Back to School Health

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Red school house in the country

School will be starting soon. Here are some resources to help your child have a happy and healthy school year.

Back to School Health

Healthy Eating

Children’s Health

Teen Health

Sports Safety

Sports Safety (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)

Social Media and Internet Safety

Provided by librarians at the University of North Carolina Health Sciences Library.

Who’s Responsible for Your Health and How Can Providers Foster Patients’ Trust?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with physician and journalist Dr. Dhruv Khullar about who’s responsible for your health and how providers can foster patients’ trust.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 3, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 5, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Motivation and Attempts to Reduce Alcohol Consumption
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Replacing Sitting with Small Amount of Physical Activity Reduces Serious Health Risks
- Seizure Frequency Reduced in Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy with Cannabidiol
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the study
- Community Intervention Tobacco Program Model Might Also Reduce Opioid Use
Conversations with Dr. Dhruv Khullar (min 9:16-33:07)
- Dr. Khullar’s website
- Healthy Living
House Calls (min 33:07-40:00)
- What can I do about my teenager smoking?
- What is a ketogenic diet?
  - Ketogenic Diet
- How can we help our teenager develop good social media habits and responses?
  - Teaching Kids to Be Smart About Social Media

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther talk with Dr. Perri Klass, author and professor of journalism and pediatrics at NYU, about the muses influencing her work in both science and art.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 11, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 13, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 12, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:29)
- A daily half hour’s exercise could prevent 1 in 12 early deaths
- Many drug companies fail to conduct timely safety checks on medicines after FDA approval
- Breathing dirty air may harm kidneys
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Flint water crisis led to lower fertility rates, higher fetal death rates
Conversations with Dr. Perri Klass (min 9:29-30:26)
- Books by Dr. Klass
- Reach Out & Read
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- My wife needs a hip replacement but has liver problems related to obesity and isn’t eligible for a transplant. Is it safe for her to have a hip replacement?
  - Hip replacement
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
- My teenager was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. What should we expect?
  - Crohn’s disease
  - Find a support group
- I was diagnosed with COPD and decided to quit smoking. My doctor suggested oxygen therapy to help manage my symptoms. What do you think?
- Do I talk with my dermatologist about a tattoo I’d like to have removed?
  - Unwanted tattoos

Using Teens’ Phones to Tackle Tough Topics

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Liz Chen (center) and Vichi Jagannathan (right) along with fellow co-founder Cristina Leos

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with the co-founders of MyHealthEd Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan about Real Talk, the company’s new app that uses teens’ phones as a tool to tackle hard topics.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, October 21, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, October 22, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, October 23, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, October 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:23)
- Link between youth football and emotional issues in adulthood
  - Free Full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Resistance exercise reduces anxiety
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Stopping daily aspirin increases heart attack, stroke risk
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Study identifies protein that may improve flu symptoms, reduce deaths
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Liz Chen and Vichi Jagannathan (min 8:23-28:22)
House Calls (min 28:22-40:00)
- How common is tuberculosis and how easily can it spread?
  - Tuberculosis
- My doctor is retiring. Can you offer any reassurance as I look for a new general practitioner?
  - Choosing a primary care provider
- What should I expect with polycystic ovarian syndrome?
- Is there a difference in how doctors would approach my care if I have depression vs. bipolar depression?
  - Bipolar Disorder or Depression?

"Forgotten Grievers"—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Caroline Roberts talk with Dr. James Bolton, assistant professor at the University of Manitoba’s Department of Psychiatry, about “forgotten grievers”—children who lose a brother or sister.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 17, at 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 16, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:08)
- The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities
  - Free-full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- ADHD medication associated with reduced risk for motor vehicle crashes
  - Full text article
  - News about the Article
- Weekend exercise may be as good as daily workouts
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Should doctors be paid by salary or fee-for-service?
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article

Conversations with Dr. James Bolton (min 10:08-29:15)
House Calls (min 29:15-40:00)
- Is there anything wrong medically with a 5-year-old getting her ears pierced?
  - The risks of infant ear piercing
  - Caring for pierced ears
- After stepping off a curb, I felt a pop in the back of my leg and couldn’t walk for two days. Now there’s a bruise on my leg. My sister thinks I may have injured my hamstring. Should I see a doctor?
  - Hamstring Injury
- I’ve had back pain the last couple of years which I was told is arthritis. Now I have pain in my hip which hasn’t gotten better. Could the hip pain be related to arthritis?
  - Arthritis
- I’m receiving physical therapy after a stroke. My physical therapist noticed I’m falling more and thinks I may have a urinary tract infection. Should I get this checked?
  - Stroke
  - Urinary Tract Infections

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The Healing Power of Remembrance with Dr. Nancy Berns (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2018)

Faith & Death with Rabbi Daniel Greyber & Reverend Joe Harvard (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2013)

Re-air: The Benefits of Breastfeeding—for Baby and Mom

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy welcome Dr. Alison Stuebe, associate professor for the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at UNC, about the benefits of breastfeeding for both baby and mom.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, July 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 3, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, July 2, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters
- Good cardiovascular health may protect you from depression
  - Abstract
- Pre-cut salad may encourage growth of Salmonella
  - Article
- Women who have their last baby after 35 are mentally sharper in old age
  - Keck School of Medicine Announcement
  - Article
- High-dose monthly vitamin D for prevention of acute respiratory infection in older patients
  - Article
Conversations with Dr. Alison Stuebe
- Abstract of Dr. Stuebe’s recent article
- Breastfeeding
House Calls
- How do you know when you have a cold vs a sinus infection and you should see your doctor?
  - Colds, Allergies and Sinusitis – How to Tell the Difference
- Is cracking my knuckles a big deal?
  - Knuckle Cracking Q&A
- My mother is in her late 70s and I’m concerned she’s losing her vision. How can I tell if this is a problem and what should I do?
- What advice do you have about a senior citizen living alone who might fall?
  - Falls and Older Adults
  - Aging and Your Health

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will be talking with Melinda Manning, director of UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program, about violence in intimate relationships and the effects it can have.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 14, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 15, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 14, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:12)
- Brain tissue from a petri dish
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- How ‘Training’ Patients for Surgery Shortens Hospital Stays and Saves Money
- Black U.S. babies still more likely to die than white infants
Conversations with Melinda Manning (min 9:12-28:35)
- UNC Hospitals’ Beacon Program
- Get Help with Violence and Abuse!
House Calls (min 28:35-40:00)
- What is renal tubular acidosis?
  - Renal tubular acidosis (RTA)
- A recent test showed high cholesterol. My doctor says this puts me in a high risk category and I have to take medication. Is this too aggressive?
  - Cholesterol
- My doctor changed my anxiety medication from Atavan to Zoloft which doesn’t work as well and my anxiety is back. What should I do?
  - Anxiety Medications
- When my father was discharged from the hospital after having a heart attack, he was given an appointment with his primary care physician and cardiologist. Does he really need to see his primary care physician?
  - Heart Failure: Roles of Different Doctors

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From Abuse to Abundance with Dr. Jamila Battle (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2017)

Domestic Violence & Children with Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2014)

Domestic Violence with Kit Gruelle (YOUR HEALTH Radio June 2010)

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler Will be talking with Dr. Nathaniel Morris, a resident in psychiatry at Stanford University Medical School, about new narratives in the field of mental health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 7, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:35)
- Exercise better than drugs for cancer fatigue
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Bacon, processed meat, soda tied to many U.S. deaths
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Prolonged sleep may predict dementia risk
  - News about the study
  - Abstracts and articles
- Your Name Might Shape Your Face
Conversations with Dr. Nathaniel Morris (min 9:35-29:39)
- Mental Health in a Test Tube by Dr. Nathaniel Morris
- Help for Mental Illnesses
House Calls (min 29:39-40:00)
- Can hypnosis really help me stop smoking?
- Help for a couple losing weight together
- What is complex regional pain syndrome?
  - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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

The Media’s Portrayal of Mental Illness (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2016)

Combining Mental Health and Primary Care (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2015)

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Category Archives: Fitness and Exercise

Tiny Changes Can Have a Big Impact

A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Back to School Health

School will be starting soon. Here are some resources to help your child have a happy and healthy school year.

Author and Physician Perri Klass Talks Reading, Writing and Health

Using Teens’ Phones to Tackle Tough Topics

"Forgotten Grievers"—Children Who Lose a Brother or Sister

Re-air: The Benefits of Breastfeeding—for Baby and Mom

Violence in intimate relationships and its effects

New Narratives in the Field of Mental Health