"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone book cover

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols and Dr. Matthew Hall welcome psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb, who shares insights from her new book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 29 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 30 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 1 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 30 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Moderate to vigorous exercise promotes earlier and better sleep for adolescents
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Medicaid expansion helped reduce cancer-related racial disparities and improved outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the ASCO Annual Meeting
- For many, friends and family, not doctors, serve as gateway to opioid misuse
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to violent video games’ effects on behavior with real guns
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lori Gottlieb (min 9:53-32:08)
- “Dear Therapist” weekly column for The Atlantic
- How to Find a Good Therapist
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00)
- I’ve had hepatitis C for decades. Do you have advice for what I can do besides the expensive treatment?
  - Hepatitis C
- I wanted to share about a doctor visit. I visited my doctor because of chest pains which led to questions about depression and stress in my marriage. I’m now getting therapy.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
  - How to Find a Good Therapist
- After a recent fall, I noticed my elderly mother has more balance problems. Should she be in a walker or wheelchair?
  - Fall Prevention

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Will Plattner getting to know UNC medical school mentees at the 2019 kick-off luncheon for Senior Mentor Program

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Ellen Roberts—director of the Senior Mentor Program in UNC’s Division of Geriatric Medicine—and Will Plattner—a longtime volunteer mentor—about working together to improve the care of an aging population.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 23 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Medical student evaluations applied differently depending on gender, minority status
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Stigma deters elite athletes with mental health issues from seeking help
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Nearly 1 in 5 parents say child never wears helmet while riding a bike
  - News about the study
  - Summary of the report
- Safe firearm storage lowers unintentional and self-inflicted injury for children and young adults
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Ellen Roberts and Will Plattner (min 8:35-30:15)
House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
- Do most doctors know about environmental treatments for an ingrown toenail?
  - Ingrown Toenail
- What is the current thinking on taking hormones for hot flashes?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
- How could I not know that my mother was abusing alcohol?
  - Helping a Loved One with a Drinking Problem
  - Al-Anon Family Groups
- I’m a young doctor and have patients on a lot of medications. It’s hard to manage this in a short amount of time. What’s your advice?
  - Communicating with Patients
  - Stress Management

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. David Schaffer—co-founder and policy director at One Tent Health and emergency medicine resident at Massachusetts General Hospital—about a tent, a parking lot and a group of devoted people trying to save lives.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 2 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Allowing pharmacists to directly dispense opioid antidote can cut overdose deaths
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Teen girls more vulnerable to bullying than boys
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Children with chronic illness just as happy as peers
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Use of Physician Compare for Physician Performance Data
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Schaffer (min 10:16-31:21)
House Calls (min 31:21-40:00)
- Why did my doctor take x-rays of my neck when I complained about left should, arm and hand pain?
  - Neck Injuries and Disorders
- Should I consider methadone instead of opioids?
  - Methadone
- I have swelling and pain in my neck off and on. Should I see a doctor?
  - Talking with your doctor

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo by Betsy Winchell

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with professor and founding director of the WORLD Policy Analysis Center at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Dr. Jody Heymann about how parental leave policies impact a family’s health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 28 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:55)
- Celebrity fat shaming has effect on women’s attitudes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Cannabis use effects sedation requirements for endoscopic procedures
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Rising despair rates among U.S. adults entering midlife
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart
  - News about study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Jody Heymann (min 9:55-29:54)
- Family & Medical Leave
- State Family and Medical Leave Laws
House Calls (min 29:54-40:00)
- I’m only 35 but keep getting more and more forgetful. Is this just stress or a memory problem?
  - Memory
  - MoCA Test
- How can my doctor be sure I have arthritis in my neck just based on my medical history?
  - Arthritis
- I have diabetes and my blood sugar is well controlled with Metformin. I experience side effects with Metformin. Is there another drug I can take?
  - Metformin

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with neurologist Dr. Nauman Tariq—director of the Headache Center at Johns Hopkins—about when your head starts to pound and unusual headache disorders.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 10 at 7 a.m.

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Research That Matters (min 0-9:23)
- E-cigarettes linked to higher risk of stroke, heart attack
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of American Stroke Association presentation
- Pay-it-forward model increases STD testing among gay men in China
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Setting goals we can attain makes us happier, even if we fail
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Nauman Tariq
- Headache (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Headache (MedlinePlus)
- NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) (American College of Rheumatology)
House Calls (min 30:37-40:00)
- My doctor’s office closed and I don’t know what happened to my medical records. How do I find a new doctor and get my medical records?
  - Contact a State Medical Board
  - Scroll down to section: “For a Doctor No Longer in Practice”
- An EKG showed I have a long QT interval. My doctor said to talk to my therapist about a psychiatric medication and I wonder if I should just stop taking it.
  - Long QT Interval
- Is chronic care management too good to be true?
  - Chronic Care Management from Medicare.gov
- What’s the difference between vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?
  - Vascular Dementia
  - Alzheimer’s Disease

"Bad" Words and Good Health

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Headshot by David Corney

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with Dr. Emma Byrne—author of Swearing is Good for You—about what bad words have to do with good health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:57)
- Alarming number of violent injuries associated with bullying in school-age children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Childhood lead exposure and poor mental health in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Strongest opponents of genetically modified foods are the least knowledgeable
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Gender bias in pediatric pain assessment
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Emma Byrne (min 8:57-33:12)
House Calls (min 33:12-40:00)
- Can I get help quitting chewing tobacco in the same places where I would get help quitting smoking?
- Where can we get help for my dad who has cirrhosis of the liver and is depressed?
  - Chronic Illness and Mental Health
  - Find a Therapist
- What is gait balance rehab?
  - Gait Abnormalities

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, February 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with executive vice president and CEO emeritus of the American College of Physicians Dr. Steven Weinberger about whether physicians should be required to periodically renew their certification.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 9 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 10 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 10 at 7 a.m.

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Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:48)
- Preterm babies do better in single family rooms rather than those cared for in open bay units
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parenting practices affect children’s screen time
  - News about study
  - Full-text article
- Moderate alcohol consumption associated with electrical and structural changes in atrial fibrillation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Many with chronic fatigue syndrome don’t go to the ER because doctors don’t believe it’s a real condition
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Steven Weinberger (min 8:48-33:05)
- Essay by Dr. Weinberger: Can Maintenance of Certification Pass the Test?
- Board Certification for Doctors: What Does it Really Mean?
House Calls (min 33:05-40:00)
- After a fall with cuts and bruises, my doctor wanted to see me every couple of weeks. I’m in my 80s and have trouble getting around. I was very blessed that my doctor said he would see me in my home instead.
  - Home Care
- I’m 75, in good health and have slightly elevated cholesterol. My doctor wants me to take a moderate dose statin due to my age and risk. Is that reasonable?
  - Cholesterol
  - Cardiovascular Disease Risk Calculator
- What’s your advice about how to decide when an elderly parent needs help at home versus going to assisted living or a nursing home?

What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jon Abramowitz—professor of clinical psychology and director of the Anxiety and Stress Lab at UNC and editor of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders—about what it really means to have OCD.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 28at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Online gaming addiction in men affects brain’s impulse control
  - News about the study
- Resilience may be neurobiological
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- New treatment to protect people with peanut allergies ready for FDA review
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Medicaid expansion linked to reduced mortality among dialysis patients
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Jon Abramowitz (min 10:22-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- I don’t like taking medications that make me drowsy. What do you recommend for migraines?
  - Migraines Treatment and Therapy
- After having chest pain and shortness of breath, my doctor told me I have pericarditis. Should I be worried?
  - Pericarditis
- I’m 41 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’m overweight and under stress. What has the biggest effect on my blood pressure?
  - High Blood Pressure

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"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

A Tent, a Parking Lot and a Group of Devoted People Trying to Save Lives

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

How Parental Leave Policies Impact a Family’s Health

When Your Head Starts to Pound: Unusual Headache Disorders

"Bad" Words and Good Health

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Should Physicians Be Required to Periodically Renew Their Certification?

What It Really Means to Have OCD