The Secret to Living to 200

MCPHS

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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.

MAY 14

How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for Wellness

Created just over 100 years ago, occupational therapy (OT) began as a “work cure.” In this episode, Douglas Simmons, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains how modern occupational therapists uses various techniques and technologies, rooted in wellness and mindfulness, to help patients complete the activities they need, want, or are expected to do.

16 min
MAY 7

Seeing the Body’s Engine with Echocardiography

The Secret to Living to 200

15 min
APR 29

It’s in Our Genes: Possibilities with Precision Medicine

Pharmacogenomics is a branch of precision medicine that allows providers to understand which medications and doses will work best for a patient based on genetic tests. Roseann Donnelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, explains why more healthcare providers should be educated in precision medicine to make better, more personalized decisions.

15 min
FEB 16

Life in Motion: The Power of Physical Therapy

Physical therapists are concerned about how the body moves, from playing sports, to walking, to breathing. Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA, has watched the field’s rapid evolution and the integration of physical therapists on healthcare teams. In this episode, she explains how physical therapists can improve quality of life for any kind of patient.

14 min
JAN 3

Personalizing Health with Data & Technology

Michael Spooner, EdD, is interested in how things once thought impossible become possible. That’s because he has seen data and technology evolve to make better, more personalized healthcare decisions. Dr. Spooner explores the untapped potential of data and technology in healthcare and life sciences.

17 min
11/27/2023

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.

18 min
10/24/2023

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.

18 min
08/22/2023

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.

19 min

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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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MCPHS
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2023 - 2024
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14
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The Secret to Living to 200

The Secret to Living to 200

How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for Wellness

Seeing the Body’s Engine with Echocardiography

It’s in Our Genes: Possibilities with Precision Medicine

Life in Motion: The Power of Physical Therapy

Personalizing Health with Data & Technology

Stop and Blink: Easy Ways to Take Care of Your Eyes

Unlocking the Body’s Healing Potential

How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient Care

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