Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman abouttheir new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

Making Schools Safer

Posted on August 24, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Sameer Arora welcome Lori Alhadeff—whose daughter Alyssa was tragically a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida—for a conversation about her family’s story and how they’re advocating for ways to make schools safer.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, August 25 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:36)
- Beauty product-related injuries sends thousands of kids to ER every year
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
  - Poison Control Number: 1-800-222-1222
- Social networks more predictive of better health behaviors
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- The high costs of cheap tanning
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- More than a third of people in the Americas may have obstructive sleep apnea
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the study presented at the SLEEP 2019 meeting
Conversations with Lori Alhadeff (min 8:36-31:52)
- Alyssa’s Law
- Make Our Schools Safe
- The Dream Team
- Safe Youth, Safe Schools
- Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
House Calls (min 31:52-40:00)
- I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. In addition to getting a sleep machine, she recommended losing weight and talking to a nutritionist. I’ve lost 10 pounds and feel better. I hope all doctors encourage their patients to find a supportive professional.
  - Sleep Apnea
- What resources are available for a middle-aged man who has made some bad financial choices and needs to start over?
- My doctor seemed very concerned after I started sweating a lot. Why was my doctor so worried?
  - Sweat

"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

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lynn Eades

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

"Bad" Words and Good Health

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Lynn Eades

Headshot by David Corney

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Cam Coleman talk with Dr. Emma Byrne—author of Swearing is Good for You—about what bad words have to do with good health.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, March 3 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, March 4 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, March 3 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-8:57)
- Alarming number of violent injuries associated with bullying in school-age children
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Childhood lead exposure and poor mental health in adulthood
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Strongest opponents of genetically modified foods are the least knowledgeable
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Gender bias in pediatric pain assessment
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
Conversations with Dr. Emma Byrne (min 8:57-33:12)
House Calls (min 33:12-40:00)
- Can I get help quitting chewing tobacco in the same places where I would get help quitting smoking?
- Where can we get help for my dad who has cirrhosis of the liver and is depressed?
  - Chronic Illness and Mental Health
  - Find a Therapist
- What is gait balance rehab?
  - Gait Abnormalities

What It Really Means to Have OCD

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jamila Battle talk with Dr. Jon Abramowitz—professor of clinical psychology and director of the Anxiety and Stress Lab at UNC and editor of the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders—about what it really means to have OCD.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

Saturday, January 26 at 9 a.m.
Sunday, January 27 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, January 28at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, January 27 at 7 a.m.

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

Research That Matters (min 0-10:22)
- Online gaming addiction in men affects brain’s impulse control
  - News about the study
- Resilience may be neurobiological
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- New treatment to protect people with peanut allergies ready for FDA review
  - News about the study
  - Article abstract
- Medicaid expansion linked to reduced mortality among dialysis patients
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Jon Abramowitz (min 10:22-31:58)
House Calls (min 31:58-40:00)
- I don’t like taking medications that make me drowsy. What do you recommend for migraines?
  - Migraines Treatment and Therapy
- After having chest pain and shortness of breath, my doctor told me I have pericarditis. Should I be worried?
  - Pericarditis
- I’m 41 and have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I’m overweight and under stress. What has the biggest effect on my blood pressure?
  - High Blood Pressure

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Lynn Eades

Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Laurel Sisler talk with UNC Family Medicine’s Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman about their new book Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice.

You can catch the episode on:

WCHL 97.9 FM

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

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

Sunday, September 16 at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-7:37)
- Pregnant mom’s gut microbes play role in risk of autism in mice
  - News about the study
  - Full text article
- Police killings have spillover effects on the mental health of black Americans
- Digital media use associated with symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder among adolescents
Conversations with Dr. Margaret Helton and Dr. Tim Daaleman (min 7:37-29:23)
- Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice edited by Timothy P. Daaleman and Margaret R. Helton
- Coping with Chronic Illness
House Calls (min 29:23-40:00)
- My wife and I are tying to have a baby. Is there anything I can do as a man to help my wife get pregnant?
  - Preconception Health for Men
- I saw my nephew vaping. Is vaping habit-forming and should I talk with my nephew or his dad?
- I’ve begun a pescatarian diet. What fish should I avoid?
- I was recently diagnosed with leukemia by my primary care doctor. I’ve seen several specialists since my diagnosis and am wondering who is the quarterback of my healthcare team and when do I need to check with my primary care doctor?
  - Communicating with your specialist
  - The Oncology Team

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Adam and guest co-host Dr. Jessica Anderson will be talking with Dr. Laura Harrington, Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology at Cornell University about The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

WCHL 97.9FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Sunday, February 14th at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 15th at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, February 13th at 3 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.7 FM
• Sunday, February 14th at 7 a.m.

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:21)
- Impact of removing planned parenthood from Texas Women’s Health Program
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
- Regular exercise greatly decreases likelihood in fall related injuries, fractures and hospitals in aging men
- Injuries/deaths from gun violence 25 times greater in United States than other comparable countries
  - News about the study
  - Abstract of the article
- Longer hours don’t have negative effect on surgical residents
  - News about the study
  - Free full-text article
Conversations with Dr. Laura Harrington (min 10:22-31:40)
House Calls (min 31:41-39:26)
- Is it too late in the season to get a flu shot?
  - Flu information from the CDC
- Safe ways to train for running a 10k
  - Get active
- Is it really necessary to get up and walk every hour while at work? Are there real benefits?
  - Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle
- Is chronic dizziness a good reason to get an MRI or a CT scan?

Anger, Prevention, and Treatment with Dr. Marco Iacoboni

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Lynn Eades

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH® Cristy and Guest Co-Hosts Yee Lam and Catherine Coe will be talking with Dr. Marco Iacoboni, Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA about Anger, Prevention, and Treatment.

Please tune in!

The show will air:

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

WBNE 103.7 FM
• Saturday, July 4th at 3 p.m.

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

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

Research that Matters (min 0-10:58) Reducing college rapes; Heartburn medications and heart disease risk; Gun violence and kid’s mental health; Eating the placenta
Conversations with Dr. Marco Iacoboni (min 10:58-31:00)
House Calls (min 31:00-41:54) Diabetes and worsening of kidneys; DHEA supplement use; Alcoholism medications; Hemorrhoids and colonoscopies

Research that Matters
Reducing college rapes – Free full text of article
News about the study

Heartburn medications and heart disease risk – Free full text of article
News about the study

Gun violence and kids’ mental health – Abstract of article
News about the study

Eating the placenta – Abstract of article
News about the study

Conversations with Dr. Marco Iacoboni
Dr. Iacoboni’s lab at UCLA
Video about mirror neurons

House Calls
Diabetes and kidneys
Blood pressure and supplement use
Alcoholism: support from Alcoholics Anonymous
Rectal or gastrointestinal bleeding

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Tag Archives: Violence

Re-air: "Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

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

Re-air: What It Really Means to Have OCD

How Gun Violence Can Affect Survivors Long After the Initial Trauma

"Bad" Words and Good Health

What It Really Means to Have OCD

"Chronic Illness Care: Principles and Practice"

The Zika Virus: Transmission, Research and Prevention with Dr. Laura Harrington

Anger, Prevention, and Treatment with Dr. Marco Iacoboni