JULY: Extreme Heat Preparedness Month

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Lynn Eades

Beat the Heat: Heat Related Deaths are Preventable

Heat Illness (Medline Plus)

Heat Emergencies (Medline Plus)

Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather (US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention/CDC) Español (Spanish)

Heat and Infants and Young Children (CDC)

Heat and Older Adults: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/older-adults-heat.html (CDC)

Hot Weather Safety for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging, NIH)

Working in Indoor and Outdoor Heat (Occupational Safety and Health Administration/OSHA)

Warm Weather Pet Safety (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Pet Care: Hot Weather Safety Tips (ASPCA)

https://www.ready.gov/heat

Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Paul Offit, pediatrician and professor at the University of Pennsylvania about his book, Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

>KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:01)
- People with Untreated “White Coat Hypertension” Twice as Likely to Die from Heart Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Home Health Care Aides Often Face Verbal Abuse from Clients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Two Hours a Week is Key Dose of Nature for Health and Wellbeing
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Paul Offit (min 8:01-28:07)
- Dr. Offit’s website
- Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information
- MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine; information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in a language you can understand.
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
House Calls (min 28:07-40:00)
- At a sports physical, my son’s doctor said he had some wheezing and put on his chart that my son had asthma. I think this will bias his coach. What can I do?
  - Asthma in Children
- What else can we ask our doctor to do to help our teenage son who has depression, drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana?
  - What to do if your teen has problems with drugs?
  - Underage Drinking
- Can you briefly describe the 12 steps for Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon?
  - Alcoholics Anonymous (scroll to bottom of page for 12 steps)
  - Al-Anon 12 steps

When Children Care for Family Members

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols welcome Dr. Betsy Olson from the UNC Department of Geography for a conversation about children who care for parents and other family members.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, August 17 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 18 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 18 at 7 a.m.

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-8:23)

Message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help
- News about the study
- Article abstract
Healthy choices in middle age may improve health later in life
Association of vision loss with depression and anxiety and vice-versa
- News about the study
- Article abstract

Conversations with Dr. Betsy Olson (min 8:23-31:59)

House Calls (min 31:59-40:00)

I’m an adult but still get a lot of ear infections after swimming. What can I do to prevent this?
- Ear Infections
- Swimmer’s Ear
I have toenail fungus. Can I get a pedicure?
- Toenail Fungus
Should I see a specialist for my migraines?
- What is a Headache Specialist?

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Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg, Your Health Radio, July 2016

Re-air: Divorce and Health

Posted on July 12, 2019 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, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 14 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

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with Dr. Vandana Shashi—professor of pediatrics at Duke University and co-chair of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network steering committee—about the hunt to ID diseases that have defied diagnosis.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 12 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Empathizing takes effort and given the choice, most prefer to avoid
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Little evidence of positive effect of a workplace wellness program on employee health and economic outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common food additive may make flu vaccine less effective
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at Experimental Biology 2019 Conference
- Drone delivery of defibrillators could increase survival after cardiac arrest outside the hospital
  - News about the study
  - Full text article: The Case for Drone-assisted Emergency Response to Cardiac Arrest: An Optimized Statewide Deployment Approach
Conversations with Dr. Vandana Shashi (min 10:06-31:09)
House Calls (min 31:09-40:00)
- After my toddler had a seizure from a high fever, I’m anxious about his health. How worried should I be about another unexpected complication?
  - Febrile Seizures
  - When to call the doctor about a child’s fever
- I’m having surgery for the first time. What should I expect and how will the providers know if I react badly to the anesthesia?
  - Anesthesia
- I injured my toe and think it might be broken. Should I see my doctor?
  - Broken Toes
- Will the droop in my face from Bell’s palsy ever go away?
  - Bell’s Palsy

Trusted Health Information for You—MedlinePlus

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Lynn Eades

It doesn’t have to be hard to find quality health information online. The website, MedlinePlus, gathers together up-to-date, authoritative health information from trusted sources. MedlinePlus is written in clear, plain language and the website is also available in Spanish. MedlinePlus also gives some links to health information in other languages. You can find information on diseases, conditions, tests, and treatments. The site is produced by the National Library of Medicine and the content is regularly reviewed by health professionals.

MedlinePlus also features health videos, surgery videos, interactive health check tools, and games. The medical encyclopedia has over 4,000 articles which give a great introduction to health topics and have helpful illustrations. Use MedlinePlus to find out more about the health topics that interest you or to spark a conversation with your doctor about your health.

Written by Amelia Llorens, Associate Fellow at the National Library of Medicine

Healthy Weight

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

fruits arranged on a tray

A recent House Calls question about weight gain reminded us how challenging it can be to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. We hope these resources will help with any weight issues you may have. And remember to talk with your healthcare provider about weight concerns.

Losing Weight: Questions for the Doctor (US Department of Health and Human Services)
Eating Well and Losing Weight (American Heart Association)
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Exercise and Activity for Weight Loss (MedlinePlus)
Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

Posted on March 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Jamila Battle and Dr. Emily Hanna welcome ophthalmologist Dr. Megan Collins—of both the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins—for a conversation about the ethics of grateful patient fundraising in medicine.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 24 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-12:20)
- Life expectancy grows when there are more primary care physicians
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Effects of blindfold on leadership and skills in pediatric resuscitation simulation
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Exercise performance better predictor of longevity than age
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Megan Collins (min 12:20-35:47)
- Ethical Issues and Recommendations in Grateful Patient Fundraising and Philanthropy by Dr. Collins and others.
- Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Grateful Patient Fundraising by Dr. Collins and others.
- Wealth Screening
House Calls (min 35:47-40:00)
- My blood pressure went up instead of down with a new blood pressure medication. What happened?
  - Blood pressure medicines
- My spouse had cirrhosis after having fatty liver disease. His doctor said there are areas of the liver that might indicate cancer. Is this the beginning of the end?
- I had to see a new doctor who I liked better than my regular doctor. Can I switch doctors?
  - How to switch doctors

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Jauhar, photo by Beowulf Sheehan

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Dr. Sandeep Jauhar about his new book Heart: A History.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 24 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:06)
- Frequent fried food consumption associated with higher risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Occupational stress associated with weight gain in Swedish study
- Should low risk cancers be renamed?
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skinny genes play significant part in weight
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Sandeep Jauhar (min 10:06-30:12)
House Calls (min 30:12-40:00)
- Can you recommend some resources to help me understand what my brother-in-law with prostate cancer is going through?
  - Prostate Cancer: The Basics (UpToDate)
  - Prostate Cancer (Cancer.gov)
  - Treatment Preference and Patient Centered Prostate Cancer (PCORI)
  - Evaluating Health Websites
- What can I do for my 3-year-old who gets motion sickness when he travels?
  - Motion Sickness
  - Car Sickness
- What are thunderclap headaches?
  - Thunderclap Headaches
- Should I be worried about terms on my x-ray report?
  - Chondrocalcinosis (Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis)
  - Early Degenerative Changes (Aging Changes in the Bones, Muscles and Joints)

Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

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

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Category Archives: Wellness and Lifestyle

JULY: Extreme Heat Preparedness Month

Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information

When Children Care for Family Members

Re-air: Divorce and Health

The Hunt to Identify Diseases That Have Defied Diagnosis

Trusted Health Information for You—MedlinePlus

Healthy Weight

The Ethics of Grateful Patient Fundraising in Medicine

The Heart: Past, Present and Future

Divorce and Health