Podcast: The Secret to Living to 200

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Podcast: The Secret to Living to 200

It's a basic human instinct to pursue wellbeing, to live in a way that allows us to feel good and enjoy our lives for as long as possible. But there are many factors that contribute to our ability to do so. Some we can control and some we can't. In this series inspired by our Bicentennial, we explore the factors to try and understand: How can we live longer, happier, healthier lives?

Is it possible to live to 200 like MCPHS?

No, perhaps not. But experts agree there are certainly things we can do to improve the quality and length of our lives. In the University’s inaugural podcast series, we explore different aspects of health, including physical, social, mental, and environmental facets. Dive into conversations with thought leaders from MCPHS and open your mind to new definitions of health. Listen to the episodes below or download them via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other audio platforms.

From the Army to the ER: Retired Major Gets Candid About Crisis Care

Emergency rooms are a critical part of our healthcare system, but a majority of patients who use them don't actually need emergency care. Scott Orrahood, MPAS, EM, PA-C, pulls back the curtain on the challenges facing emergency providers, and what patients can do in their daily lives to relieve some of that burden. A retired Army major, he uses his military experience to make difficult decisions and prepare his students to do the same.

Shaping the Future of Pharmaceuticals

Innovations in pharmaceuticals are changing healthcare as we know it. Amee Mistry, PharmD, oversees the Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. In this episode, she discusses how MCPHS is helping connect Doctors of Pharmacy with companies to help provide thought-leadership and drive change across the life sciences industry.

The Health of All for the Health of One

The places we live, work, play, and pray have a significant impact on our wellbeing. It’s called public health, and MCPHS Assistant Professor of Public Health Carly Levy, DHS, MPH, CPH, says it’s everywhere. She explains there are steps we can all take, big and small, to improve the health of our communities and, in turn, increase the length and quality of the lives of the people in them.

Putting the Human Back in Health

Rethink your definition of health with MCPHS Professor of Philosophy Dien Ho, PhD. He argues that training clinicians and scientists in the health humanities allows them to see people as more than “a bundle of physiological conditions.” In this conversation, explore the shift toward holistic care and how we, as patients, can advocate for it with our providers.