The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper talk with Dr. Luana Colloca—placebo expert, pain researcher and associate professor at the University of Maryland—about the real science behind tricks of the mind.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
- Sexual assault risk among transgender youth
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Parents need only “get it right” 50% of the time
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Avocados can curb appetite in clinical trial
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Concussion reporting by NCAA Division 1 athletes
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Luana Colloca (min 8:35-33:10)
- Placebos
- Are Placebos the Solution? TEDx Talk with Dr. Colloca
- Dr. Colloca’s faculty webpage with journal articles and books on the placebo effect
House Calls (min 33:10-40:00)
- My 80-year-old mother has severe arthritis in her back. She can’t stand up straight and seems to be in constant pain. Who should she see and what can be done?
  - Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
- I just wanted to share about my struggle to get disability based on having cirrhosis.
  - Cirrhosis
- What options are there for someone with OCD?
  - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- My dad’s doctor asked him to fill out a form which indicated he was depressed. Do doctors often use a form like this?
  - Depression

Models of Home Care

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Alan Kronhaus, MD, co-founder and CEO of Doctors Making Housecalls, and Chrissy Kistler, MD, assistant professor of family medicine and geriatrics at UNC and the clinical director of the UNC REACH Program, about models of home healthcare.

Alan Kronhaus, MD & Chrissy Kistler, MD

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, December 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, December 4, at 9 a.m.
• Monday, December 5, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, December 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:22)
- Concussions in high school female athletes
  - Abstract
- Hormonal contraception and antidepressants
  - Abstract
- Research suggests women’s ovaries can grow new eggs
  - News about the study
- Study of effect on adding nuts and olive oil to the Mediterranean diet
  - News about the study
Conversations with Dr. Alan Kronhaus and Dr. Chrissy Kistler (min 9:22-31:54)
House Calls (min 31:54-40:00)
- I thought I had an allergic reaction on my skin but now think I have keratosis pilaris. Do you have any advice for treating this?
  - Keratosis pilaris
- I had shingles in my 30s. Now that I’m in my 60s, do I need the shingles vaccine?
  - Shingles
- How often do I need to get x-rays at the dentist?
  - Oral Health Topics: X-Rays

Re-air: The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Amir Barzin will be talking with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital about The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research.

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, September 3, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, September 4, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 5, at 6 and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 F
• Sunday, September 4, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:38)
- Helmet-less tackling drills may help reduce football concussions over a season
  - Full-text article
- Tailored videos increased the number of people that enroll in clinical trials
  - Full-text article
- Vapor extract from e-cigarettes can cause cell damage whether they have nicotine or not
  - Full-text article
- Bullies as well as bully victims show increases in eating disorders
Conversations with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi (min 09:38-31:14)
- Dr. Tanzi’s webpage
- Alzheimer’s Disease
House Calls (min 31:17-39:26)
- What are sessile polyps in the colon and should I be worried?
  - Understanding Your Pathology Report
- Preventing triglyceride-caused pancreatitis
  - Pancreatitis
  - Managing Your Triglycerides
- How to deal with tardive dyskinesia in relative with schizophrenia
  - Tardive Dyskinesia
  - How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
- Determining life expectancy during liver failure with fatty liver disease
  - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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
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

Re-Air: Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, Director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Program and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC Chapel Hill about Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 2nd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, July 3rd at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 4th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, July 3rd at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
  - News about the study
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
  - Insomnia
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
  - Insomnia treatments
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
  - Review and dispute your medical bills
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
  - Knee injuries and disorders

The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Amir Barzin will be talking with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, Director of the Genetics and Aging Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital about The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 30th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31st at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 1st at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 30th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 31st at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:38)
- Helmet-less tackling drills may help reduce football concussions over a season
  - Full-text article
- Tailored videos increased the number of people that enroll in clinical trials
  - Full-text article
- Vapor extract from e-cigarettes can cause cell damage whether they have nicotine or not
  - Full-text article
- Bullies as well as bully victims show increases in eating disorders
Conversations with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi (min 09:38-31:14)
- Dr. Tanzi’s webpage
- Alzheimer’s Disease
House Calls (min 31:17-39:26)
- What are sessile polyps in the colon and should I be worried?
  - Understanding Your Pathology Report
- Preventing triglyceride-caused pancreatitis
  - Pancreatitis
  - Managing Your Triglycerides
- How to deal with tardive dyskinesia in relative with schizophrenia
  - Tardive Dyskinesia
  - How to Cope When a Loved One Has a Serious Mental Illness
- Determining life expectancy during liver failure with fatty liver disease
  - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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
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

Concussions, Football, and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, January 10th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 11th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, January 9th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, January 10th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-09:43)
- Parents more engaged with their children can help prevent adolescent substance abuse
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Light activity may help concussion recovery
  - News about the study
- Blood thinners may not mix well with diabetes medication
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Cognitive behavioral therapy may offer similar benefits to antidepressants in major depression
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz (min 09:44-32:52)
House Calls (min 29:42-29:43)
- Hard time getting restful sleep
  - Insomnia
- What is the deal with over-the-counter sleep aids?
  - Insomnia treatments
- How to appeal charges for a bad psychiatrist visit
  - Review and dispute your medical bills
- How did my primary care doctor miss a torn meniscus?
  - Knee injuries and disorders

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-hosts Dr. Bob Gwyther and Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Mike Pignone, Chief of General Internal Medicine at UNC Health Care about Prevention: Doing What Counts

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 4th at 9 a.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Monday, October 5th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 3rd at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, October 4th at 7 a.m.

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10:19) How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions, How soon can kids return to school after strep throat, Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes, What images make kids want to smoke
Conversations with Dr. Mike Pignone about preventive medicine. (min 10:19-32:02)
House Calls (min 32:03-40:46) Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care, Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy, Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period, What to do if blood sugar tests reveal prediabetes

Research that Matters
How effective are messages at reducing athletic concussions?
Abstract of the article:
News about the study

How soon can kids return to school after strep throat?
Abstract of the article
>News about the study

Are gastric bypass surgeries effective in controlling diabetes?
Abstract of the article
News about the study

What images make kids want to smoke?
Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Mike Pignone, MD Prevention: Doing What Counts
Physical Exam Recommendations:
NIH
CDC
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Guidelines

House Calls
Antibiotics for asthma at urgent care
Flu shot at the doctor or at the pharmacy
Cramping and unpredictable menstrual period

What to do if blood sugar test reveals prediabetes:
CDC
NIH

The Surgeon General of the United States: Past Present and Future with Dr. Woodie Kessel

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam Goldstein and Cristy Page will be joined by Dr. Woodie Kessel, former Assistant Surgeon General of the United States about The Surgeon General of the United States: Past, Present, and Future.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, December 20th at 9am
• Sunday, December 21st at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, December 22nd at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, December 20th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, December 21st at 7am

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:00)
- Bragging about your vacations
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exercising and the Gym
  - Abstract of article
- Osteoporosis and Gender
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Bicycle Accidents
Conversations with Dr. Woodie Kessel (min 9:00-33:00)
- Bio of Dr. Kessel
- Surgeon General of the United States
House Calls (min 33:00-40:00)

A Clear View of Patient Safety with Dr. Allen Kachalia

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Allen Kachalia, Associate Chief Quality Officer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, about A Clear View of Patient Safety.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, July 19^th at 9am
• Sunday, July 20^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 21^st at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 19^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, July 20^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) intensive care & death, cardiac stents & blood thinners, suburbanite heroin abusers, walking program & peripheral disease
Conversations with Dr. Allen Kachalia about A Clear View of Patient Safety (min 9:30-31)
House Calls (min 31-40) pregnancy & CrossFit, sport safety & concussions, ceiling fans & dry eyes, staying outside & heat stroke/cardiac arrest

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Intensive care & death
- Cardiac Stents & Blood Thinners
  - PubMed: Delay in clopidogrel prescription after stenting risks death
  - WebMD: Many Delay Blood Thinners After Stents, Risk Death
- suburbanite heroin abusers
  - PubMed: The changing face of heroin use in the United States: a retrospective analysis of the past 50 years
  - WebMD: Today’s Heroin Abusers often Middle Class: Study
- walking program & peripheral disease
  - PubMed: Home-based walking exercise intervention in peripheral artery disease
  - AHA: Home-based walking program eases clogged leg arteries
Conversations
- MACRMI [Massachusetts Alliance for Communication and Resolution following Medical Injury]: Information for Patients
- AHRQ: Where Medical Errors Occur and Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them
House Calls

The Power of Words in Healthcare with Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips from the Virginia Mason Medical Center about The Power of Words in Healthcare.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, June 14^th at 9am
• Sunday, June 15^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, June 16^th at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 107.3 FM
• Saturday, June 14^th at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, June 15^th at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-9:30) food & seniors, hospital readmission & patient safety, asthma & bone loss, concussions & athletes
Conversations with Lauren Russ & Jennifer Phillips about Words in Healthcare (min 9:30-30:30)
House Calls (min 30:30-40) retirement & aches, scoliosis symptoms, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease & pneumonia, sciatica

Resources:

Research that Matters
- food & seniors: More Americans in their golden years are going hungry
  - Link to press release
  - Link to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
- hospital readmission & patient safety
  - Site of hospital readmission and mortality: a population-based retrospective cohort study
- Asthma and bone loss
  - Are asthmatic patients prone to bone loss?
- Concussions and athletes
  - National High School Athlete Concussion Rates From 2005-2006 to 2011-2012
Conversations
- Experience-based design for integrating the patient care experience into healthcare improvement: Identifying a set of reliable emotion words
- Words Matter: Virginia Mason Study Paves Way for Better Understanding Patient’s Health Care Experience
House Calls

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The Real Science Behind Tricks of the Mind

Models of Home Care

Re-air: The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Re-Air: Concussions, Football and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

The Past, Present and Future of Alzheimer’s Research with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi

Concussions, Football, and Making Games Safer with Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz

Prevention: Doing What Counts with Dr. Mike Pignone

The Surgeon General of the United States: Past Present and Future with Dr. Woodie Kessel

A Clear View of Patient Safety with Dr. Allen Kachalia

The Power of Words in Healthcare with Lauren Russ and Jennifer Phillips