The Secret to Living to 200 MCPHS

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.