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.

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

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

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Nathan Sison welcome the secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy Cohen for a conversation about her vision for North Carolina’s health care as well as how the state is responding to the opioid crisis.
Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

Saturday, November 24, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 25, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, November 25, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

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Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, we’ll revisit the conversation Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich had with Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

Catch the show on:
WCHL 97-9 FM

Saturday 9/8 at 9 a.m.
Sunday 9/9 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday 9/10 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday 9/9 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

Doing Good and Good Health

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Roberto Rupcich welcome Dr. James Doty—professor of neurosurgery and director and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research at Stanford University—about the relationship between doing good and good health.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:29)
- Conflict with spouse may worsen chronic pain
  - News about the article
  - Abstract of the article
- Potential non-hormonal contraceptive for men
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Intermittent fasting could damage pancreas, increase risk of diabetes
  - News about the article
  - European Society of Endocrinology abstract
Conversations with Dr. James Doty (min 7:29-33:16)
House Calls (min 33:16-40:00)
- I do woodworking and get cuts and scrapes often. It hasn’t been 10 years since I had my last tetanus shot. Should I get another one?
  - Tetanus
  - Do I need a tetanus shot?
- I do yoga but should I also meditate for anxiety?
  - Meditation: A Simple, Fast Way to Reduce Stress
  - Headspace: Meditation Made Simple
- How do I know if or when I should consider hormone replacement?
  - Hormone Replacement Therapy
  - Menopause

Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, February 18, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:27)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Releases Statement on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Depression
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Weight Loss Ripple Effect on Couples
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mandy Cohen (min 7:27-32:44)
- NC Opioid Action Plan 2017-2021
- UNC Health Sciences Library Opioid Addiction Guide
House Calls (min 32:44-40:00)
- How do I figure out what food might be upsetting my stomach?
  - Indigestion
  - Food Problems: Is it an Allergy or Intolerance?
- I’m in my 20s, eat right and exercise. Why would my blood pressure be high?
  - High Blood Pressure
- What can I do about knee pain and I get older?
  - Knee Problems
  - Knee Injuries and Disorders

You may also like:

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford (YOUR HEALTH Radio May 2016)

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Laurel Sisler welcome Dr. Adam Jacks, associate professor of speech and hearing sciences at UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences, for a conversation about aphasia and how communication can literally break down for some patients.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, April 30, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:00) Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people; Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival; Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies; Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks (min 8:00-28:53)
House Calls (min 28:53-40:00) When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?; Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?; What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?; How can I make healthier choices when eating out?

Research that Matters
- Gene (CDH2) found to cause sudden death in young people
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help Improve Women’s Heart Health, Overall Survival
  - News Item
- Increasing Minimum Wage Would Reduce Teen Pregnancies
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Volunteers are in Better Health Than Non-volunteers
Conversations with Dr. Adam Jacks
House Calls
- When should I be concerned about a fever and when is a fever too high?
  - Fever
- Do you recommend nose spray for seasonal allergies?
  - Allergies
  - Allergy Relief: A Guide to Nasal Sprays
- What’s the one thing you wish your patients knew?
- How can I make healthier choices when eating out?
  - Eating Out

Hoarding and YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Reid Wilson

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Lynn Eades

Wilson photo This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Reid Wilson, Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center, about Hoarding and YOUR HEALTH.

Please tune in! This show will air:
WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, March 21st at 9am
• Sunday, March 22nd at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, March 23rd at 6pm and 10pm
WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, March 21st at 3pm
KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, March 22nd at 7am

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-8:00) Televised Medicine Talk Shows, Kids and Energy Drinks, Unemployment and Suicide, Women Veterans
Conversations with Dr. Reid Wilson about Hoarding and YOUR HEALTH (min 8:00-31:00)
House Calls (min 31:00-40:00) Electronic Cigarettes, Hormonal Replacement Therapy Drugs, Teenager Acting Out, Curing Illness while Pregnant

Research that Matters
- Televised medicine talk shows
  - Free full text article
  - News about the article
- Kids & energy drinks
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Unemployment & suicide
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
- Women veterans
  - Abstract of article
  - News about the article
Conversations with Dr. Reid Wilson
House Calls

Wellness at Work with Dr. Mark Gwynne

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Dr. Mark Gwynne, Director of the UNC Family Medicine Center about Wellness at Work.

Please tune in! This show will air:
• Saturday, July 13^th at 9am
• Sunday, July 14^th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, July 15^th at 6pm and 10pm

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

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (min 0-10): music & anxiety in ICU, asthma & ginger, hysterectomy & heart disease risk, breastfeeding & formula
Conversations with Dr. Mark Gwynne about Wellness at Work (min 10-30)
House Calls (min 30-39): diabetes & medication, thyroid nodules, arthritis, hormone replacement

Resources:

Research that Matters
- Music & anxiety in the ICU
  - PubMed article (free abstract)
  - News about the research
- Asthma & ginger
  - PubMed article (free abstract)
  - News about the research
- Hysterectomy & heart disease risk
  - PubMed article (free abstract)
  - News about the research
- Breastfeeding & formula usage
  - PubMed article (free abstract)
  - News about the research
Conversations
House Calls

The Innovator’s Prescription: How to Fix Healthcare and Make it Affordable with Dr. Jason Hwang

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, special guest host, Dr. Bob Gwyther from the UNC Department of Family Medicine, will join Cristy to talk with co-author of The Innovator’s Prescription, Dr. Jason Hwang about his book.

Please tune in! We’re on the air:
• Saturday at 9am
• Sunday at 9am and 5pm
• Monday at 6pm and 10pm

Listen to the Show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Show Topics:

Research that Matters (minute 0-10): vaccines, peanut allergies, hormone replacement therapy, arthritis pain & elderly
Conversations with Dr. Jason Hwang about his book, The Innovator’s Prescription (minute 10-31)
- The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care
House Calls (minute 31-42): processed foods, rolling around in sleep, insulin levels, shin splints

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Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Re-air Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Re-air: Doing Good and Good Health

Doing Good and Good Health

Healthcare and the Opioid Crisis in NC with North Carolina’s DHHS Secretary

Aphasia: Communication can literally break down for some patients

Hoarding and YOUR HEALTH with Dr. Reid Wilson

Wellness at Work with Dr. Mark Gwynne

The Innovator’s Prescription: How to Fix Healthcare and Make it Affordable with Dr. Jason Hwang