The Secret to Living to 200
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How can we live longer, happier, healthier lives? Experts from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) share their perspectives in this podcast series inspired by the celebration of the University’s Bicentennial. Episodes explore our evolving understanding of health and the variety of factors that allow – or hinder – us to fulfill the human desire to be well.
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Nov 27, 2023
Stop and Blink: Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes
The pervasiveness of digital devices is threatening the health of eyeballs everywhere. Joseph Stamm, OD, FAAO, specializes in dry eye, which is the most common side effect of screen use. He shares the easy things anyone can do to prevent dry eye and other issues to keep vision as strong as possible for as long as possible.
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Oct 24, 2023
Unlocking the Body’s Healing Potential
Maria Broderick, EdD, MAOM, Lic.Ac., has watched as yoga and meditation practices move from fringe activities to central pieces of self-care. She believes acupuncture is on the same journey. Dr. Broderick shares the benefits of integrating traditional Chinese herbal medicine into healthcare practices and why she believes integrative medicine is the future of care.
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Aug 22, 2023
How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient Care
Nurses often work at the bedside and experience everything their patients go through, both the good and the bad. It can be a grueling profession, but one that Deborah McManus, PhD, MSN, RN, says is vital in our healthcare system. She discusses the evolving role of nurses and elaborates on her research about the simple things anyone can do to age successfully.
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Aug 3, 2023
Your Mouth Matters
Taking care of our teeth is much more than a part of our hygiene routines; it could be the key to maintaining overall health. Linda Boyd, EdD, RDH, RD, shares the importance of preventative dental care and making it accessible to people of all ages.
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Jun 28, 2023
Going Digital: How Technology will Change Healthcare
Digital health technologies are driving a revolution, allowing providers to better diagnose, treat, and connect with patients. Timothy Aungst, PharmD, is a technology enthusiast who explains some of the most impactful innovations within digital health that he believes will improve healthcare.
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May 23, 2023
From the Army to the ER: Retired Major Gets Candid about Crisis Care
Emergency rooms are the safety net of healthcare. Scott Orrahood, MPAS, EM, PA-C, pulls back the curtain on the reality for emergency providers, the challenges they face, and how patients could and should avoid going to the E.R.
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Apr 25, 2023
Shaping the Future of Pharmaceuticals
The Greater Boston area is a hub for biopharmaceutical companies. Amee Mistry, PharmD, explains how MCPHS is nurturing and connecting motivated, highly-qualified workers with these companies as they pursue groundbreaking therapies.
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Feb 16, 2023
The Health of All for the Health of One
Public health is everywhere we go and in everything we do. Assistant Professor of Public Health Carly Levy, DHS, MPH, CPH, discusses how the conditions of our communities – and the social issues within them – directly impact our lives.
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Feb 16, 2023
Putting the Human Back in Health
Rethink your definition of health by considering all the factors that allow us to live longer, healthier, higher quality lives. Professor of Philosophy Dien Ho, PhD, explains the shift in modern medicine toward holistic care.
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