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: The Influence of Dreams on Your Health

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Adia Hinds talk with Dr. Deirdre Barrett, associate professor of psychology at Harvard, editor of the American Psychological Association’s journal Dreaming and author of The Committee of Sleep, about what goes on in our brains when our heads hit the pillow.
Please tune in! The show will air:

97.9 The Hill WCHL FM

Sat., Jan. 27, at 9 a.m.
Sun., Jan 28, at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Mon., Jan 29, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sun., Jan 28, at 7 a.m.

Or listen to the show now!
Download the episode from the Carolina Digital Repository

Research That Matters (min 0-9:03)
- Talking to yourself in the third person can help you control stressful emotions
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cleaning a dirty sponge only helps its worst bacteria
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Home test for HPV may be lifesaving for women who do not receive regular cervical cancer screenings
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Social isolation, loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity
  - Abstract of the Conference Proceeding
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Dierdre Barrett (min 9:03-32:29)
House Calls (min 32:29-40:00)
- My mother has knee pain from arthritis and is wondering about hyaluronic acid. What dose can she take and what are the side effects?
  - Medicines, injections and supplements for arthritis
  - Treatments for Hip and Knee Arthritis Pain
- What do you think about the health benefits of turmeric?
  - Turmeric
- How can I make sure my massage therapist addresses an old back injury?
  - What to expect at your massage session?

The Influence of Dreams on Your Health

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

97.9 The Hill WCHL FM

Sat., Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 28, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sun., Aug. 27, at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-9:03) Talking to yourself in the third person can help you control stressful emotions; Cleaning a dirty sponge only helps its worst bacteria; Home test for HPV may be lifesaving for women who do not receive regular cervical cancer screenings; Social isolation, loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity
Conversations with Dr. Dierdre Barrett (min 9:03-32:29)
House Calls (min 32:29-40:00) My mother has knee pain from arthritis and is wondering about hyaluronic acid. What dose can she take and what are the side effects?; What do you think about the health benefits of turmeric?; How can I make sure my massage therapist addresses an old back injury?

Research That Matters
- Talking to yourself in the third person can help you control stressful emotions
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Cleaning a dirty sponge only helps its worst bacteria
  - Free full text of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Home test for HPV may be lifesaving for women who do not receive regular cervical cancer screenings
  - Abstract of the Article
  - News about the Article
- Social isolation, loneliness could be greater threat to public health than obesity
  - Abstract of the Conference Proceeding
  - News about the Article
Conversations with Dr. Dierdre Barrett
House Calls
- My mother has knee pain from arthritis and is wondering about hyaluronic acid. What dose can she take and what are the side effects?
  - Medicines, injections and supplements for arthritis
  - Treatments for Hip and Knee Arthritis Pain
- What do you think about the health benefits of turmeric?
  - Turmeric
- How can I make sure my massage therapist addresses an old back injury?
  - What to expect at your massage session?

Re-air: Opioids and Chronic Pain

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Daniel Alford, Medical Director of Office-Based Opioid Treatment at Boston Medical Center about Opioids and Chronic Pain.

Please tune in! The show will air:

WCHL 97.9 FM
• Saturday, December 31, at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, January 1, at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, January 2, at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM
• Sunday, January 1, at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Younger people are having heart attacks and more heart risk factors
  - News about the study
- “Tough guys” are less likely to be honest with doctors
- Stress management in cardiac rehab results in fewer subsequent cardiac events
  - News about the study
  - Full-text article
- People with hearing loss have higher medical costs than people who don’t
  - Research Letter
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Alford (min 10:16 -30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-40:00)
- I’ve been standing at work at a desk and my shins hurt, what should I do?
  - Adult Foot Health
- I can’t sleep and my doctor will not prescribe medication, should I see a sleep specialist?
  - Sleep Disorders
- Do I have options for getting medical care at home, as my kids live far away and I’m having trouble getting around?
  - Home Care for Aging Adults

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & guest co-host Dr. Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Donald Berwick, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services about A Third Era of Healthcare.

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and Cristy will be talking with Dr. Jonathan Alpern, Fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Minnesota about The Economics of Essential Medicines.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Jonathan Alpern

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

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:57)
- Many people with atrial fibrillation are not getting the right medicine
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Many state opioid prescribing laws do not have much impact on high-risk prescribing, overdoses
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
- Americans spend billions on complementary health approaches
  - News about the article
  - Full report
- Doing art projects lowers stress hormone levels
  - News about the article
  - Full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Alpern (min 10:57-30:28)
- Dr. Alpern’s recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine
- WHO Definition of Essentials Medicines
House Calls (min 30:28-39:28)
- Is there such a thing as healthy barbecue?
  - Heart healthy grilling and barbecue tips
- Could my tiredness be due to inflammation and should I see an allergist?
  - Fatigue
- Should I see my doctor about a dull pain in my lower abdomen?
  - Pelvic Pain
- Taking blood pressure at home
  - Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Lynn Eades

Please tune in! The show will air:

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, June 5th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:33)
- Screening young athletes to prevent sudden cardiac arrest not proven to save lives
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Finding sleep’s sweet spot
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Dog ownership among seniors lowers rate of overall death
  - News Item
  - Abstract
- Taking aspirin during treatment for some cancers decreased cancer death risk
  - News Item
  - Abstract
Conversations with Dr. Donald Berwick (min 10:33-31:38)
House Calls (min 31:38-40:00)
- Should I see a doctor about a blistered sunburn?
  - Sunburn
- What is herd immunity and how does it affect people with vaccines?
  - Community Immunity
- Can my doctor help me figure out if I have an allergy?
  - Allergy
- My doctor told me to reduce my stress to treat muscle tension headaches but I don’t feel especially stressed. What should I do?
  - Tension Headache
- Should my boyfriend see a doctor for frequent nosebleeds?
  - Nosebleeds

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam & Cristy will be talking with Dr. Daniel Alford, Medical Director of Office-Based Opioid Treatment at Boston Medical Center about Opioids and Chronic Pain.

Please tune in! The show will air: Dr. Daniel Alford

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, May 7th at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, May 8th at 9 a.m.
• Monday, May 9th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, May 8th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:16)
- Younger people are having heart attacks and more heart risk factors
  - Abstract
- “Tough guys” are less likely to be honest with doctors
- Stress management in cardiac rehab results in fewer subsequent cardiac events
  - Abstract
  - News
- People with hearing loss have higher medical costs than people who don’t
  - Research Letter
Conversations with Dr. Daniel Alford (min 10:16-30:10)
House Calls (min 30:10-40:00)
- I’ve been standing at work at a desk and my shins hurt, what should I do?
  - Adult Foot Health
- I can’t sleep and my doctor will not prescribe medication, should I see a sleep specialist?
  - Sleep Disorders
- Do I have options for getting medical care at home, as my kids live far away and I’m having trouble getting around?
  - Home Care for Aging Adults

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Working Together to Improve the Care of an Aging Population

Re-air: Opioids and Chronic Pain

Re-Air: A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

The Economics of Essential Medicines with Dr. Jonathan Alpern

A Third Era of Healthcare with Dr. Donald Berwick

Opioids and Chronic Pain with Dr. Daniel Alford