Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Eve Wittenberg, Senior Research Scientist at Harvard School of Public Health about Family Caregivers.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 16th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 17th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 18th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 17th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:15)
- A new diabetes drug lowers complications with the kidneys
  - Full-text article
- Feeding babies from bigger bottles causes them to put on much more weight
  - Full-text article
- Americans broadly support raising the age to buy cigarettes
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Male doctors are less likely to diagnosis women with heart disease
  - News about the study
Conversations with Dr. Eve Wittenberg (min 10:15-31:55)
House Calls (min 31:55-39:28)
- If I have heart problems and want to start exercising, do I need to see a cardiologist first?
  - Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Should I see a doctor for a small, flaky rash that doesn’t itch but isn’t going away?
  - Rashes
- Can we get help from a doctor for a family member who we are worried might have a drinking problem?
- A child at my daughter’s daycare has pertussis or whooping cough. Is my daughter safe if she got her vaccine?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam, Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Monique Anderson, Cardiologist and Associate Professor at the Duke University of School of Medicine about CPR.

Please tune in!
The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 29th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, August 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, August 31st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 29th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, August 30th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:30) Restaurant food has as many calories, fats and sodium as fast food; Tele-rehabilitation for total knee replacement about as effective as face-to-face; Overdoses on opioid medication; Surgery should be considered earlier in course of treatment for ulcerative colitis.
Conversations with Dr. Monique Anderson (min 10:30-30:55)
House Calls (min 30:55-40:03) How often should healthy men visit the doctor; Spontaneous blue finger syndrome; Stress of caring for loved ones can cause some adverse health effects; Is drug testing necessary when pain and antidepressant medicines are simultaneously prescribed.

Research that Matters:
Restaurant food has as many calories, fats, and sodium as fast food
Abstract of article
News about the article

Tele-rehabilitation for total knee replacement about as effective as face-to-face
Abstract of article
News about the article

Overdoses on opioid medication
Abstract of article
News about the article

Surgery should be considered earlier in course of treatment for ulcerative colitis
Abstract of the article
News about the article

Conversations
JAMA article authored by Dr. Anderson
News and Observer article featuring Dr. Anderson
Information about CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

House Calls
How often should health men visit the doctor
Spontaneous blue finger syndrome (full-text article)
Stress of caring for loved ones and adverse health effects
Drug Testing necessity when pain and antidepressant medicines are simultaneously prescribed

All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Bob Gwyther will be talking with Dr. Amy Denham, Associate Professor of UNC Family Medicine about All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 28th at 9am
• Sunday, March 29th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 30th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, March 28th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 29th at 7am

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-8:00)
- Designing Safer Roads
  - Full article
  - News about the article
- Taking Pills to Prevent HIV Exposure Among Gay Men
  - News about the article
  - More about Truvada (Pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP)
- Flavored Booze Beverages
  - Full-text article
  - News about the article
- Fluoridation in the Water Supply
  - Abstract
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Amy Denham (min 8:00-29:00)
- Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
- Search for PACE programs in your community
House Calls (min 29:00-38:30)

Flavored e-cigarettes
- Electronic cigarettes
Cost of not going to the doctor
- Protection from the high cost of medical bills
Stricture after prostate cancer
- Treatment of urethral strictures
Dementia
- Self-care for family caregivers

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade
Featuring author Gary Chapman on the Alzheimer’s journey
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

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Carol Levine, Director of the Families and Healthcare Projects at the United Hospital Fund, about Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of Limbo.

Please tune in! This show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 9am
• Sunday, September 7th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, September 8th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, September 6th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, September 7th at 7am

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research that Matters (min 0-10:00)
- Spine Surgery and Anxiety
  - Abstract of the article
  - News about the article
- Sodium Intake
  - Free full-text article
  - News about the article
- Bright Lights
  - Free full-text of article
  - News about the article
- Attitude Towards Sleep and Performance
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Carol Levine (min 10:00-32:30)
- Living in the Land of Limbo: Fiction and Poetry about Family Caregiving
- Family Caregiver Alliance
House Calls (min 32:30-40)

You may also like:

Aging and Your Health
Resources for healthy aging
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
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

Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World with Dr. Donald Spencer

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Donald Spencer, VP & Chief Medical Informatics Officer at the UNC Healthcare System, about Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, August 23^rd at 9am
• Sunday, August 24^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 25^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, August 23^rd at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, August 24^th at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11:30)
- Shocks or thoughts
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Hand washing and infections
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of article
- Kids and structured play
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
- Teens and alcohol advertisement
  - News about the article
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Donald Spencer (min 11:30-30:30)
- What is an Electronic Health Record?
House Calls (min 30:30-40:00)
- My uncle has acne in his beard and his doctor told him to grow out his beard. I don’t want this to happen to me. What can I do?
  - Acne/folliculitis barbae
- I heard your recent show on mammograms in Canada. I’ve had mammograms for the last 10 years and my doctor said to continue. I’m confused.
  - Mammograms & frequency
  - Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Women (pdf document)
- I brought my daughter in for a checkup and shots. I told her doctor about several problems my daughter was having. The doctor explained this was a a physical and regular visit in one day. I had to pay a $20 copay since well child visits are free. Does this sound right?
  - Children’s physicals and well child care
- My 80-year-old father was diagnosed with coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. Does that sound serious enough for me to travel to be with him?

The Internet & Your Health, Safety, Security & Your Privacy with Neil Berman

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll be joined by Helper-in-Chief at TheONbutton Computer and Technology Services, Neil Berman, about the internet & your health, safety, security & your privacy.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, August 25^th at 9am
• Sunday, August 26^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, August 27^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11)
Conversations with Neil Berman (min 11-35)
House Calls (min 35-45)

Power, Politics, & Universal Healthcare with Dr. Stuart Altman & David Shactman

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEATLH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by author and Chair of the Council on the Economic Impact of Health System Change at Brandeis University’s Heller School, Dr. Stuart Altman and freelance writer & former Senior Fellow at the Schneider Institute for Health Policy at Brandeis University’s Heller School, David Shactman to talk about their book, Power, Politics, and Universal Healthcare.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, May 12^th at 9am
• Sunday, May13^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, May14^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Research that Matters (min 0-11)
Conversations with Dr. Stuart Altman and David Shactman (min 11-33)
- Power, Politics, and Universal Health Care: The Inside Story of a Century-Long Battle
- Your Health Book Review
- Earlier Articles written by Dr. Altman on Health Care Reform:
  - Can Massachusetts lead the way in health care reform?
  - Medicare’s opportunity to encourage innovation in health care delivery
House Calls (min 33-43)

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Family Caregivers with Dr. Eve Wittenberg

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly with Dr. Amy Denham

Family Caregiving & Living in the Land of the Limbo with Carol Levine

Information Technology in Healthcare: A Brave New World with Dr. Donald Spencer

Power, Politics, & Universal Healthcare with Dr. Stuart Altman & David Shactman

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