The Secret to Living to 200

May 14 2024 14 ep. 17 mins
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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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How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for Wellness

May 14 2024 15 mins  
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.

Seeing the Body’s Engine with Echocardiography

May 07 2024 15 mins  

It’s in Our Genes: Possibilities with Precision Medicine

Apr 29 2024 14 mins  
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.

Life in Motion: The Power of Physical Therapy

Feb 16 2024 13 mins  
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.

Personalizing Health with Data & Technology

Jan 03 2024 16 mins  
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.

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

Nov 27 2023 17 mins  
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.

Unlocking the Body’s Healing Potential

Oct 24 2023 17 mins  
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.

How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient Care

Aug 22 2023 19 mins  
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.

Your Mouth Matters

Aug 03 2023 19 mins  
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.

Going Digital: How Technology will Change Healthcare

Jun 28 2023 22 mins  
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.