All Things Sleepy and Awake

Posted on October 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Stephen Hooper will be talking with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells— director and associate professor of Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science in UNC’s Department of Allied Health Sciences—about all things sleepy and awake.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
• Saturday, October 26 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, October 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, October 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-11:03)
- People with osteoarthritis at higher risk of social isolation
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Incorporating physical activity in classrooms could improve concentration
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Complications from steroid injections for hip and knee arthritis
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Health inequality in deaths of children under 5 years of age
  - News about the article (pdf)
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Mary Ellen Wells (min 11:03-32:51)
House Calls (min 32:51-40:00)
- I’ve had a pain in my side, under my ribs for years. Any thoughts about what this could be?
  - Pain
- What options does my friend have for pain relief since as she’s recovering from alcohol abuse?
  - Non-Drug Pain Management
- When should I consider hospice for my wife who has liver disease?
  - Hospice Care
  - Palliative Care

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with researcher and doctoral candidate at Tel Aviv University, Nadav Noor, about how he and his colleagues created the first 3D-printed heart using a patient’s cells.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, September 14 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, September 15 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 15 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Associations between gabapentinoids and suicide, unintentional overdoses
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Risk of pertussis (whooping cough) depends on vaccination status and time since last dose
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Motorized scooter head injuries on the rise
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping can increase risk of obesity
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of article
Conversations with Nadav Noor (min 9:53-30:15)
House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
- I still have a lot of pain after having surgery for arthritis in my rotator cuff. Is this something I just have to live with?
  - Rotator Cuff Repair
- Palliative care doesn’t seem to get much attention. Why don’t doctors talk about this more?
  - Palliative Care
- I was prescribed Duloxetine for pain. It has negative side effects such as possible suicidal behavior. Should I ask for a safer alternative?
  - Duloxetine
  - Chronic Pain: Treatments and Therapies
- I have trouble cutting my toenails and would like to see a podiatrist. How do I find a good podiatrist?
  - Find a Podiatrist
  - Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Stephen Hooper and Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Brown University and Boston College neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Herz, author of Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, August 31 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, September 1 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, September 2 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-9:16)
- Emotion suppression and effect on children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Even without concussion, young football players have changes in gray matter in the brain
  - News about the study
  - Radiological Society of North America meeting abstract
- Lack of sleep impacts emotion regulation, intensifies anger
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Rachel Herz (min 9:16-32:25)
House Calls (min 32:25-40:00)
- After hearing about an outbreak of chickenpox, I want to know if my children, who have been vaccinated, are at risk of getting sick after being around children who have not been vaccinated?
  - Chickenpox Vaccine
- What can my family do to force my sister to get help for mental health issues?
  - Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems
- What’s the best way to get on a healthy sleep schedule?

Re-air: Divorce and Health

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. David Sbarra—professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology at the University of Arizona—about the relationship between divorce and health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, July 13 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 14 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Michael Kinch—associate vice chancellor and director of the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Discovery at Washington University in St. Louis—about his new book Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, July 7 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-8:56)
- Junk food can increase the risk of depression
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Limiting children’s recreational screen time associated with better health outcomes
- Interventions which prolong progression-free survival in cancer patients not associated with improved quality of life
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Michael Kinch (min 8:56- 31:47)
House Calls (min 31:47-40:00)
- I’m a bus driver and after having pneumonia, my employer told me I had to have a note saying I was safe to drive. I feel fine. Why do I need a note from my doctor?
  - Pneumonia
- I’ve been on Cialis for erectile dysfunction for several years. I’m in good health. Do I really need to see my doctor every time I need a refill?
  - Erectile Dysfunction
- My lip has been swollen several times due to my blood pressure medication. I wanted people to know about this.
  - ACE Inhibitors
  - Drug Side Effects

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Fighting Future Flu Outbreaks (YOUR HEALTH Radio August 2018)

The Changing Laws of Vaccines with Dr. Michelle Mello (YOUR HEALTH Radio October 2015)

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone book cover

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-hosts Dr. Shiara Ortiz-Pujols and Dr. Matthew Hall welcome psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb, who shares insights from her new book Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, June 30 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:53)
- Moderate to vigorous exercise promotes earlier and better sleep for adolescents
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Medicaid expansion helped reduce cancer-related racial disparities and improved outcomes
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the ASCO Annual Meeting
- For many, friends and family, not doctors, serve as gateway to opioid misuse
  - News about the article
  - Article abstract
- Exposure to violent video games’ effects on behavior with real guns
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Lori Gottlieb (min 9:53-32:08)
- “Dear Therapist” weekly column for The Atlantic
- How to Find a Good Therapist
House Calls (min 32:08-40:00)
- I’ve had hepatitis C for decades. Do you have advice for what I can do besides the expensive treatment?
  - Hepatitis C
- I wanted to share about a doctor visit. I visited my doctor because of chest pains which led to questions about depression and stress in my marriage. I’m now getting therapy.
  - Talking with Your Doctor
  - How to Find a Good Therapist
- After a recent fall, I noticed my elderly mother has more balance problems. Should she be in a walker or wheelchair?
  - Fall Prevention

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Photo courtesy of University of Washington website

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Matthew Hall talk with epidemiologist Ali Rowhani-Rahbar—Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence at the University of Washington—about how gun violence can affect survivors long after their initial trauma.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, May 5 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, May 5 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:07)
- Wrist, Upper-arm BP Readings Often Differ Considerably
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Preschoolers with Chronic Constipation Tend to Be Picky Eaters
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Skipping Breakfast May Increase Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Voice Analysis Software May Help Diagnose PTSD in Veterans
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Ali Rowhani-Rahbar (min 9:07-31:29)
- What we know about school mass shootings since Columbine and how to prevent them by Caitlin Moe and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
- Gun Violence (American Public Health Association)
- School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events: How to Talk to Students (National Education Association)
- Definition and Typology of Violence (World Health Organization)
House Calls (min 31:29-40:00)
- Are the things we’re doing for fun, such as sporting events, damaging our hearing and leading to hearing loss?
  - Noise-induced Hearing Loss is Preventable
- What do you think about allergy shots for a 10-year-old?
  - Allergy Relief for Your Child
- I have acid reflux more often but haven’t changed my diet. Do you have any advice?
  - Acid Reflux or GERD
- What advice do you have for a teen who has trouble getting up in the morning?
  - Teens and Sleep

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Emily Hanna talk with Dr. Brian Kim—co-director of the Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University in St. Louis—about his work to relieve the discomfort of chronic itch.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:53)
- Association of poor sleep quality in children with eczema
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Mindfulness can help promote positive body image
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Exercise improves cognitive function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The power of positivity in the health care workplace
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Brian Kim (min 8:53-28:57)
- Center for the Study of Itch at Washington University
- Itching
House Calls (minute -40:00)
- I’ve been on a blood thinner for a few years following a heart attack. Will I be on the blood thinner the rest of my life and does my cardiologist or primary care doctor decide?
  - Blood Thinners
- I’ve had several urinary tract infections (UTI) since turning 55. What are your thoughts?
- I’ve gained 30 pounds even though my diet and exercise haven’t changed. I’ve had some stressful changes in my life lately. Could that be the problem?
  - Preventing Weight Gain
  - Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Lindsay Admon from the University of Michigan about the rise of opioid and meth use in pregnant women.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill
Saturday, February 16 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
Sunday, February 17 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:13)
- Bullying and sexual abuse affect health-related quality of life in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Newer vs. older class of sleeping pills have less “hangover” effect, less likely to sleep through fire alarm
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Missing doctor appointments increases risk of death
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- Nearly 2/3 of low-income women in St. Louis, Missouri unable to afford menstrual product
Conversations with Dr. Lindsay Admon (min 9:13-31:08)
House Calls (min 31:08-40:00)
- Why can’t my doctor just call in a prescription for an urinary tract infection (UTI)?
  - Urinary Tract Infections
- My therapist said I was more at risk for a alcohol problem relapse if I smoke marijuana every day for stress. What do you think?
  - Marijuana
- I recently had blood clots in my legs because I’m a smoker. If I quit smoking, will I continue to have blood clots?

Divorce and Health

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:32)
- Smoke-free policies may improve high blood pressure
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Healthy personality traits associated with life outcomes
- Older adults with dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and gun ownership dangers
- Daytime inactivity might be reason baby is up at night
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. David Sbarra (min 10:32-32:56)
House Calls (min 32:56-40:00)
- What can I do to protect my mental health and not become depressed since I’ve been laid off from work?
  - Depression
  - Finding a Mental Health Professional
- When is a child old enough to have their own phone?
  - When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone?
- My doctor recommended removing polyps in my nose. What causes polyps and what is the risk to leaving them?
  - Nasal Polyps

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Tag Archives: Sleep

A 3D-printed Heart from a Patient’s Cells

Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Re-air: Divorce and Health

Re-air: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity

"Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed"

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

Relieving the Discomfort of Chronic Itch

Rise in Opioid and Amphetamine Use in Pregnancy

Divorce and Health