Tag Archives: Potassium

Health Technology and Curbing the Spread of HIV

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas talk to Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman, associate professor of medicine and principal investigator of the Behavior and Technology (BAT) Lab at UNC, about the role of technology in curbing the spread of HIV and other health issues.
Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman

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WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, June 11, at 7 a.m.

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  • Research That Matters (min 0-9:34) Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and 2 diabetes on the rise among children, teens; Brain changes in older adults increase risk for scams; Third hand smoke residue may harm children; ATV-related injuries in children remain large public health problem
  • Conversations with Dr. Lisa Hightow-Weidman (min 9:34-28:50)
  • House Calls (min 28:50-40:00) What advice do you have for someone who is very sensitive to smells?; I have ADHD and used to take Adderall and Ritalin but they made me anxious. Is Strattera a good option for me?; My doctor suggested a stimulant to increase my potassium which is low because of blood pressure medicine. Can I increase my potassium through my diet?

Fighting epidemics before they start

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This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Michael Baca-Atlas will talk with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen, interim CEO for the newly launched Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations who was also closely involved with trials of the Ebola vaccine, about starting the fight against epidemics before they break out.

Dr. John-Arne Røttingen

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WCHL 97.9 FM

  • Saturday, April 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 2, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Monday, April 3, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

  • Sunday, April 2, at 7 a.m.

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  • Research That Matters (min 0-8:52) Noise-related hearing loss not limited to work exposure; Some fast-food packaging contains potentially harmful fluorinated compounds; Meal planning, timing, may impact heart health; Drowsy drivers often behind fatal crashes
  • Conversations with Dr. John-Arne Røttingen (min 8:52-29:17)
  • House Calls (min 29:17-40:00) Why is it bad for pregnant women to clean the litter box?; What are the causes and risks of high potassium?; What do you tell patients who ask about LASIK eye surgery?; My father has experienced discomfort in his lower abdomen. What should we watch out for and how do we navigate the system if we disagree with the doctor’s diagnosis?

Healing the Homeless: Clark’s Promise with Rob Grew and Jane Smith

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Rob Grew and Jane Smith photoThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be joined by Rob Grew, Co-Founder of Clark’s Promise and Jane Smith, Engagement Nurse at Clark’s Promise to talk about Healing the Homeless: Clark’s Promise
 
 

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WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, October 4th at 9am
• Sunday, October 5th at 9am and 5pm
• Monday, October 6th at 6pm and 10pm

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, October 4th at 3pm

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7FM
• Sunday, October 5th at 7am

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Saving Our Homeless Youth: Carolina Outreach with Alex Protzman (YOUR HEALTH Radio January 2015)

Why Potassium in Your Diet May Save Your Life

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Are you looking for a way to reduce your chance of having a stroke?  If so, we have one answer.  It’s not a medication or surgery, or any invasive procedure for that matter…it’s your diet.

This research was published in The Journal of Stroke, which analyzed 10 different international studies of 200,000 middle aged adults, looking at their diets and any foods associated with having a stroke.

The researchers found a link to potassium intake, showing that with every 1,000 mg increase in potassium in your diet, the risk of having a stroke goes down significantly over a decade.  We already know that a high sodium diet is bad, but here we are seeing that a high potassium diet is good.

To be clear, we aren’t looking at the use of supplements, but at getting potassium from food sources, most of which are naturally good for you.  We recommend that most people get about 4.5 grams or about 500mg of potassium per day. Good sources of potassium are found in many healthy foods, such as beans, dairy products and bananas.

Be careful if you’re on certain medications that can alter the potassium levels in your body (such as diuretics), and it’s important to monitor your potassium levels in such cases.

Fragile X Syndrome with Dr. Don Bailey

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Don BaileyThis weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Don Bailey, about fragile X syndrome. Dr. Bailey is a Distinguished Fellow at RTI International. Formerly he was a Kenan Distinguished Professor at UNC- Chapel Hill and director of the FPG Child Development Institute. He studies young children with disabilities and their families, focusing primarily on fragile X syndrome, the leading inherited cause of intellectual impairment.

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– Saturday at 9am
– Sunday at 9am & 5pm
– Monday at 6pm & 10pm
 

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