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

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta—senior research portfolio manager at the Translational Research Institute for Space Health—about how the human body fares on the final frontier.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, April 22 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 21 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:42)
- It’s never too late to get more exercise
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Students may feel safer with stricter gun laws
- Caregiving not as bad for your health as once thought
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Take short breaks to learn a new skill
Conversations with Dr. Emmanuel Urquieta (min 9:42-29:06)
House Calls (min 29:06-40:00)
- Our doctor told us anyone who would be around our newborn needed a whooping cough booster. How can I communicate how important this is to family members?
  - Whooping Cough, also called pertussis
  - Grandparents Can Help Protect Against Whooping Cough with Tdap Vaccing (opens pdf document)
- From a physician: A patient thought she may have a kidney infection and wanted an antibiotic called in to the pharmacy. What are your thoughts?
  - Kidney Infection
  - Why Your Doctor Won’t Refill Prescriptions Over the Phone
- From a healthcare provider: Outreach efforts for advance directives and medical power of attorney are now happening with specialists and not just primary care providers. Is this a good idea?
  - Advance Care Directives
- I’ve heard you talk about value-based care. What do you think about talking to a doctor on the phone vs in person?
  - Talking with Your Doctor

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.

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

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

The History of the American Patient

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome historian Dr. Nancy Tomes, who tells us about the history of the American patient.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, February 10, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 11, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, February 12, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 11, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:14)
- Supporting Caregivers for those with Dementia
- Anxious Personality Linked to Heightened Dog Bite Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Carriers of “CHIP” (clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential) at Greater Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Gender Difference in Color Preferences Influenced by Gender Labels?
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Nancy Tomes (min 9:14-31:36)
- Remaking the American Patient: How Madison Avenue and Modern Medicine Turned Patients into Consumers by Nancy Tomes
- History of Medicine from the National Library of Medicine
House Calls (min 31:36-40:00)
- What are treatment options for teen acne they are likely to follow?
  - Acne Treatment
- My doctor changed her schedule and it’s hard to see her when I need to. I have several chronic conditions and need to have flexible hours. How can I make this work?
  - Talking with Your Doctor
- How can I help my daughter with ADHD succeed in college?
  - Resources for College Students with ADHD
  - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Creepy Bugs and Public Health

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Pali Shah talk with Dr. Michael Reiskind, assistant professor of entomology at North Carolina State University, about creepy bugs and public health.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 10, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:34) Primary care access tied to fewer sexually transmitted infections; New scan developed to predict stroke risk; 20 percent more smokers quit after $1 price increase; Sexual education more effective than abstinence in improving public health
Conversations with Dr. Michael Reiskind (min 9:34-32:08)
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00) My elderly neighbor has more trouble getting around. What can I do to help?; What is dry needling and will it help my lower back pain?; What can I expect from a sleep study?; Should I be concerned that my 6-year-old clears her throat a lot?

Research That Matters
- Primary care access tied to fewer sexually transmitted infections
  - Abstract of the article
- New scan developed to predict stroke risk
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- 20 percent more smokers quit after $1 price increase
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Sexual education more effective than abstinence in improving public health
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
Conversations with Dr. Michael Reiskind
House Calls
- My elderly neighbor has more trouble getting around. What can I do to help?
  - Aging Care
  - Elder Care Resources
- What is dry needling and will it help my lower back pain?
  - Dry Needling
- What can I expect from a sleep study?
  - Sleep Study: What You Can Expect
- Should I be concerned that my 6-year-old clears her throat a lot?
  - Chronic Throat Clearing

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Bob Gwyther talk with with Dr. Jason West, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UNC, about how the air around us affects public health—and the work he’s doing with NASA to help us all breathe easier.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, August 12, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Sunday, August 13, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, August 14, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, August 13, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:30)
- Mental Health Parity
  - Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)
- Can Virtual Reality Help Prevent Falls?
- Many ADHD Kids Have Questions for Their Doctor but Don’t Ask
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Common Nursery Products Send Thousands of Children to Hospitals
Conversations with Dr. Jason West (min 9:30-30:39)
House Calls (min 30:39-40:00)
- I’m a new grandmother. My appetite has declined despite being retired. I help care for my mother-in-law and can’t get away very often to visit my grandchild. Am I depressed?
- Should I be worried when mumps are reported in my area? How do you prevent mumps and what should you do if you think you have mumps?
  - Mumps
- I was recently bitten by a tick. What do I need to watch out for and when should I see a doctor?
  - Tick Bites
- Is there a significant risk of getting sick from foods like raw oysters?
  - Oysters and Vibriosis
  - Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely

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How Climate Change Affects Public Health (Your Health Radio March 2017)

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)

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Tag Archives: Caregivers

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

When Children Care for Family Members

How the Human Body Fares on the Final Frontier

Aging and Your Health

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

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

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

The History of the American Patient

Creepy Bugs and Public Health

How the Air around Us Affects Public Health

Nurses, Leadership, and Patient Care