Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Paul Offit, pediatrician and professor at the University of Pennsylvania about his book, Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

>KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, September 8 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:01)
- People with Untreated “White Coat Hypertension” Twice as Likely to Die from Heart Disease
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Home Health Care Aides Often Face Verbal Abuse from Clients
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Two Hours a Week is Key Dose of Nature for Health and Wellbeing
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
Conversations with Dr. Paul Offit (min 8:01-28:07)
- Dr. Offit’s website
- Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Sources of Health Information
- MedlinePlus from the National Library of Medicine; information about diseases, conditions and wellness issues in a language you can understand.
- How to Evaluate Health Information on the Internet
House Calls (min 28:07-40:00)
- At a sports physical, my son’s doctor said he had some wheezing and put on his chart that my son had asthma. I think this will bias his coach. What can I do?
  - Asthma in Children
- What else can we ask our doctor to do to help our teenage son who has depression, drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana?
  - What to do if your teen has problems with drugs?
  - Underage Drinking
- Can you briefly describe the 12 steps for Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon?
  - Alcoholics Anonymous (scroll to bottom of page for 12 steps)
  - Al-Anon 12 steps

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?

Why You Eat What You Eat

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Lynn Eades

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, December 9 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: 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

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and guest co-host Dr. Linda Myerholtz will be talking with Kathleen Bachynski, Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University about Health and Tackling in Youth Football.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, March 6th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:50)
- Exercise improves symptoms of depression
  - Full-text article
  - Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms
- Only about half of American parents took their kids to get flu shots
  - Key Facts about flu vaccination from CDC
- Follow-up rates are poor for young people diagnosed with depressive symptoms
- Benzodiazepine overdose deaths increasing
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Kathleen Bachynski (min 10:51-34:00)
House Calls (min 34:01-39:26)
- Can my dog’s fleas cause me any major health problems like ticks do?
  - Flea bite -general information
  - Flea bite information for kids
- Talking to friends and family about eating
  - What to do if you suspect someone has an eating disorder
  - General information about eating disorders
- Nightmares
  - Nightmares-General information

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

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

Snowboarding Injury Alert

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Lynn Eades

Are you or your kids giving up skiing to try snowboarding? Or are you trying snowboarding for the first time? If you’ve already tried snowboarding you don’t need us to tell you it requires a different skill set then skiing and can be extremely challenging.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine did a study at a ski resort in Vermont looking at over 12,000 injuries over 18 winter seasons. The results showed that most injuries occurred in young, inexperienced snowboarders.

What this study tells us is that snowboarding incorporates a crucial balancing aspect to it that skiing doesn’t have to the same degree. The difference is so drastic that they have a greater potential to become injured snowboarding then they do skiing.

So we think, as parents, having the conversation and being sure that your child (or you) has more experience with snowboarding before advancing and doing things that could cause more injury is an important one to have before they hit the slopes each winter (however mild).

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Dr. Jeffrey Sonis

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Lynn Eades

Listen to the show!

Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-10:49)
- Preventing hockey injuries
- Injuries riding mountain bikes
- Weekend Warriors with Dr. Ronnie Laney
Conversations with Dr. Jeffrey Sonis (min 10:49-30:22)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD
House Calls (min 30:22-40:00)

Dr. Jeffrey Sonis joins YOUR HEALTH™ to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following war and disaster and to explore the question of whether or not justice is good for mental health.

Dr. Sonis is an assistant professor of Social Medicine and Family Medicine at UNC-Chapel Hill. He conducts research on the psychosocial consequences of human rights violations, and has worked with survivors from Bosnia, South Africa, United States (9/11), Vietnamese prison camps and Cambodia. He is interested in helping people move forward following traumatic events through the use of social mechanisms, such as trials and truth commissions.

On a lighter note, we’ll be also introducing Weekend Warriors , a new segment looking at the treatment and prevention of common (and not so common) sports and recreation injuries with guest contributor Dr. Ronnie Laney.

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Dr. Harold Kudler Talks About Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (YOUR HEALTH Radio March 2011)

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Tag Archives: Sports Safety

Bad Advice: Or Why Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Aren’t Your Best Source of Health Information

Re-air: Why You Eat What You Eat

Why You Eat What You Eat

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

Health and Tackling in Youth Football with Kathleen Bachynski

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

A Clear View of Patient Safety with Dr. Allen Kachalia

Snowboarding Injury Alert

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Dr. Jeffrey Sonis