Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. David Sbarra—professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology at the University of Arizona—about the relationship between divorce and health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Lynn Eades

A drain in the heart by Kathleen Caron

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jack Griffith—Kenan Distinguished professor of microbiology and immunology and biochemistry— and Jill Diaz—director of corporate relations at the North Carolina Museum of Art—about a new exhibit that blurs the lines between science and art.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, December 2 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, December 3 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:24)
- Falls from soft furniture land 230,000 children in the emergency department each year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Artificial intelligence aids in early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Great Britain plastic surgeons calling on government to include graphic warnings on fireworks
  - Association Awareness Campaign News
  - News about the study
- Danger of Leftover Antibiotics – American Academy of Pediatrics
  - News about the conference presentation
  - Abstract of the conference presentation
Conversations with Dr. Jack Griffith and Jill Diaz (min 9:24-29:32)
House Calls (min 29:32-40:00)
- I’m I more likely to have a stroke if my mother had one?
  - Stroke
- I’m feeling much better after working with my family doctor to get help for depression. I just wanted to say thank you.
  - Depression
  - Talk with Your Doctor about Depression
- How frequently are falls in older people related to balance or strength?
- I had to drive an hour to my doctor to have a lesion removed. My doctor said nobody in their office could do it and I had to see a specialist. This was a waste of time.
  - Talking With Your Doctor

You may also like:

Two Careers, One Life with Dr. Eduardo Lapetina (YOUR HEALTH Radio April 2014)

Aging and Your Health

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Lynn Eades

September is healthy aging month. Use these resources to learn more about how to stay healthy.

YOUR HEALTH Radio Shows on Alzheimer’s Disease and Senior Care

Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham
Dr. Denham talks about the PACE Model of Care for senior citizens
The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi
Alzheimer’s disease research
Alzheimer’s and Families with Lisa Gwyther
The impact of Alzheimer’s Disease of family members
Caring for an Aging America with Dr. Gregg Warshaw
Dr. Warshaw talks about geriatric care in the United States
Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine
Carol Levine is the Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund
Ending the Plague of Loneliness with Dr. Bill Thomas
Dr. Thomas is a co-founder of the Eden Alternative, an organization dedicated to creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners
30 Lessons for Living with Dr. Karl Pillemer
Dr. Pillemer talks about his book after interviewing more than one thousand Americans over the age of sixty-five

Healthy Aging

When Should You Get Your Flu Shot? (AARP)
BenefitsCheckUp (National Council on Aging)
Learn more about benefits and programs that can help you save money
Talking with Your Doctor (National Institute on Aging) (pdf document)
Talking with Your Doctor Toolkit (National Institute on Aging)
Senior’s Health (MedlinePlus)
Exercise for Seniors (MedlinePlus)
Nutrition for Seniors (MedlinePlus)
Safe Use of Medications (National Institute on Aging)
Bone Health for Seniors (American Bone Health)
Preventing Falls (Mayo Clinic)
Sleep Problems (Better Health While Aging)
Depression and Older Adults (National Institute of Mental Health)
Shots for Safety (National Institute on Aging)
Immunizations for Adults by Age (Centers for Disease Control) (pdf document)
Dementia (Alzheimer’s Association)

Books

Medicare

Videos

PBS Incredible Aging

Ted Talks

The Best Way to Help is Often Just to Listen
A 24-hour helpline in the UK known as Samaritans helped Sophie Andrews become a survivor of abuse rather than a victim. Now she’s paying the favor back as the founder of The Silver Line, a helpline that supports lonely and isolated older people. In a powerful, personal talk, she shares why the simple act of listening (instead of giving advice) is often the best way to help someone in need.
The Secret to Living Longer May Be Your Social Life
The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to psychologist Susan Pinker, it’s not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders healthy — it’s their emphasis on close personal relationships and face-to-face interactions. Learn more about super longevity as Pinker explains what it takes to live to 100 and beyond.
What’s the Secret to Living Longer? (8 videos)

Blogs

For Caregivers and Loved Ones

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

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper welcome UNC’s Dr. Sarah Ruff about life behind the stethoscope—her experiences as a family physician.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:17)
- Preterm newborns sleep better in NICU while hearing their mother’s voice
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study
- Expectation affects pain experience in children
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Social pursuits linked with increased life satisfaction
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Cognitive training for chronic traumatic brain injury
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Sarah Ruff (min 10:17-30:38)
House Calls (min 30:38-40:00)
- UNC has a virtual urgent care unit. When would you recommend using that?
  - UNC 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care
- I’m worried about my mother since my father died. How can I be more involved with her health care?
- How can I make sure my 2-year-old picky eater gets the right nutrition?
  - How to Handle Picky Eaters
- How do I know if my child has a learning disability?
  - Learning Disorders

You may also be interested in:

Being a Family Physician in the 21st Century with Dr. Reid Blackwelder (YOUR HEALTH Radio February 2015)

Journeys of a Family Medicine Physician with Dr. Evan Ashkin (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2011)

Conquering Lyme Disease

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk with Dr. Brian Fallon—professor of clinical psychiatry and director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center—about Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide, a new book he co-authored about the disease.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, May 19 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 20 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 21 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 20 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:42)
- Meeting current standards for school nurses statewide may cost up to $79 million annually
  - News about the report
  - School Nurses Report
- Youth are stressed and anxious about politics
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- New survey by Claims Conference finds significant lack of Holocaust knowledge in the U.S.
  - News about the survey
  - Full-text of the survey findings
- Deferred care: how tax refunds enable healthcare spending
  - News about the report
  - Full report from JPMorgan Chase & Co
Conversations with Dr. Brian Fallon (min 8:42-30:57)
- Conquering Lyme Disease: Science Bridges the Great Divide by Dr. Brian Fallon and Dr. Jennifer Sotsky
- Lyme Disease
- Columbia University Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center
House Calls (min 30:57-40:00)
- Should my daughter with irritable bowl syndrome see a pediatric gastroenterologist?
  - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- My father is in his 80s, has been anemic for years, has diabetes, high blood pressure and a touch of kidney disease. He has taken iron for years but his anemia hasn’t changed. Should he continue taking iron?
  - Chronic Kidney Disease
  - Anemia
- My long-time low back pain has suddenly gotten worse. How do I know when to see a specialist?
  - Low Back Pain – Acute
  - Arthritis and Diseases That Affect the Back

Re-air: Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Lynn Eades

As Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters this weekend, we’ll revisit a recent YOUR HEALTH® episode where Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke welcomed Dr. Travis Langley—professor of psychology at Henderson State University and editor and lead author of the Popular Culture Psychology book series—to talk about superheroes, pop culture and health, from Batman to Black Panther.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 29 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:58)
- Anti-histamines and fertility problems
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
  - Citation of the article (abstract not available)
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Travis Langley (min 9:58-31:51)
House Calls (min 31:51-40:00)
- How do I find the right person to help my elderly mother in her home?
- How do you advise patients with fibroid cysts considering a hysterectomy?
  - Uterine Fibroids
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
  - Dizziness and Vertigo

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Mary Otto (photo by Nancy Crampton) and her book Teeth

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Warren Perry talk with health journalist and author Mary Otto about her recent book Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 22, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-7:14)
- Oral food challenges are safe for diagnosing food allergies
  - Free full-text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Condom sales drop blamed on smartphones
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Alcohol abuse rising among older adults
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Mary Otto (min 7:14-29:17)
- Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America
- For Want of a Dentist Washington Post article by Mary Otto
- Dental Health (Oral Health)
House Calls (min 29:17-40:00)
- How can I help my daughter with panic attacks and how do I know when she needs to go to the ER?
  - Panic Disorder
- I have muscle pain in my abdomen which my physical therapist thinks is a strained adductor. What is that and why does it take so long to heal?
  - Adductor Strain Treatment & Management
- How do you know when pain is a stomachache or appendicitis?
- Is strep throat harder to combat as an adult and am I likely to get it again?
  - Strep Throat

Targeting and Tackling Health Hazards that Lurk in the Workplace

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke welcome Chip Hughes, director of the worker education and training program at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, about reducing and preventing the health hazards that threaten workers both during their average workday and during responses to disasters such as 9/11 and the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 31 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 1 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:10)
- Rocker bottom shoes help reduce chronic low back pain
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Bisphenol A (BPA) and brain development in pregnant mice
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- OCD patients and poor coping skills
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Does educational success help to reduce effect of early child abuse?
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Chip Hughes (min 11:10-30:06)
House Calls (min 30:06 -40:00)
- My right hip hurts when I put weight on it and I have trouble putting on socks. What could this be?
- The medication for trigeminal neuralgia in my face and mouth doesn’t seem to be working. What do you suggest?
  - Trigeminal Neuralgia
- My father is in a nursing home and wears a condom catheter. How can I tell when he has a urinary tract infection?
  - Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections

Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jonathan Fricke welcome Dr. Travis Langley—professor of psychology at Henderson State University and editor and lead author of the Popular Culture Psychology book series—for a conversation about superheroes, pop culture and health from Batman to Black Panther.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, March 24 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 25 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 26 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 25 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:58)
- Anti-histamines and fertility problems
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Overpaying for prescription drugs: the “clawback” phenomenon
- Food insecurity in older adults in an integrated health care system
- Depression and anxiety in graduate students
  - Citation of the article (abstract not available)
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Travis Langley (min 9:58-31:51)
House Calls (min 31:51-40:00)
- How do I find the right person to help my elderly mother in her home?
- How do you advise patients with fibroid cysts considering a hysterectomy?
  - Uterine Fibroids
- What could be causing vertigo and should I see my doctor?
  - Dizziness and Vertigo

A Theater Program for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk about the SENSE Theatre program—a nonprofit that combines behavioral therapy with theater techniques to improve the social skills of children with autism spectrum disorder—with Dr. Blythe Corbett, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Vanderbilt and director of the program, and Shakia Webster, a former participant.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:50)
- Association of Parental Supply of Alcohol with Adolescent Drinking
- High Levels of Body Fat in Women with normal BMI Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
- Poor Sleep Tied to Heavier Kids and Greater Risk of Cancer
- One Cigarette a Day Increases Cardiovascular Risk
Conversations with Dr. Blythe Corbett and Shakia Webster (min 9:50-30:26)
- SENSE Theatre
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
House Calls (min 30:26-40:00)
- What do you think about fluoride in toothpaste?
  - How does fluoride work?
- My doctor said a painful knot on my toe could be bursitis. What is that and will I have more knots?
  - Bursitis
  - Ganglion Cyst
- How do I break the habit of unhealthy eating when I’m stressed?
- Loneliness in older people

Your Health® Radio

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Category Archives: Seniors

Divorce and Health

Blurring the Lines between Science and Art

Aging and Your Health

September is healthy aging month. Use these resources to learn more about how to stay healthy.

Life Behind the Stethoscope—Experiences as a Family Physician

Conquering Lyme Disease

Re-air: Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

Re-air of Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America

Targeting and Tackling Health Hazards that Lurk in the Workplace

Superheroes, Pop Culture & Psychology, from Batman to Black Panther

A Theater Program for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders