Beste Rcsi podcasts (2024)

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"I don't know how to feel": coping strategies for life with cancer 1:04:48

15d ago1:04:48

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The third episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025, focusing on emotional well-being following a cancer diagnosis, took place as an in-person event at RCSI’s St Stephen’s Green campus in Dublin city centre earlier this month. The event featured healthcare providers and patient advocates who shared personal insights and coping strategies for li…

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Understanding and managing chronic pain 51:48

2M ago51:48

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The second episode in the RCSI MyHealth series 2024/2025 will focus on the topic of understanding and managing chronic pain. This episode will explore the complex presentation of chronic pain. The panel will discuss the various management options, including the importance of therapeutic alliance and self-management to empower people living with chr…

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Dementia and maintaining a healthy brain for life 30:58

3M ago30:58

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As part of this discussion, the panel will discuss the emotional impact of a diagnosis from a patient advocate living with Lewy Body Dementia, raise awareness and share practical tools for maintaining brain health, as well as discuss developments in disease modifying treatments in this area. This episode will be chaired by Professor Annie Curtis, A…

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Cardiovascular disease in women: risk factors, prevention and supports 34:30

9M ago34:30

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As part of this discussion, the panel will raise awareness around the key risk factors for heart health, in particular, how menopause affects women’s risk of heart disease and stroke, the role of lifestyle medicine in prevention and specific supports available around maintaining cardiac health and preventing cardiovascular disease. This episode wil…

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Nutrition for healthy growth and development 37:00

10M ago37:00

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As part of this discussion, the panel will address the key concerns and worries that parents have around the topic of child nutrition and provide information and practical advice to support healthy growth and development. This episode will be chaired by Professor Oran D. Kennedy, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine,…

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Antibiotic-resistant superbugs: can they be stopped? 32:01

1y ago32:01

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In this episode the panel will address some of the issues we are facing globally with the rise of antibiotic resistance, review new and developing research in this area, and look at prevention and control measures that can be taken to reduce the impact and limit the spread of resistance. Chair: Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the D…

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Stroke: prevention and new developments in treatments and rehabilitation 38:12

1y ago38:12

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In this episode, the panel will address some of the preventative measures, as well as focus on the recent developments in treatments, rehabilitation and the acute care of stroke patients, as well as sharing a personal journey with stroke. Chair: Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI University o…

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Back to School: Help your children to flourish 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

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In this episode, researchers from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences will discuss how parents and caregivers can make the start of the school year a positive experience for children and teenagers. Chair: Professor Ciaran O'Boyle, Director, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. Speakers: Dr J…

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Vaping – What Does the Science Tell Us? 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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In this episode, our expert panel will discuss the existing and emerging evidence on vaping and what it means for our health. Chair Professor Anne Hickey, Professor of Psychology and Deputy Dean for Positive Education, RCSI Speakers Professor Gerry McElvaney, Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, RCSI Professor Donal F. O'Shea, Professor a…

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Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health 26:46

1+ y ago26:46

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This episode explores 'Debunking the Myths: Talking to Teenagers About Sexual Health' – The RCSI led programme providing science based information on sexual and reproductive health to teenagers and their parents. In this episode, the panel will discuss how to find clear and reliable information about sexual and reproductive health that will help bo…

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Menopause Part II – From Coping to Thriving 42:16

2y ago42:16

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In this episode, our panel will continue a conversation started last year, with updates from new evidence and will provide practical ideas and resources to help navigate the menopause transition and post menopause phase of life, including how to manage this transition at work. In February 2022, RCSI aired a MyHealth episode on the menopause called …

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Addressing Obesity Stigma and Bias to Strengthen Healthcare in Ireland 32:46

2y ago32:46

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In this episode, the panel will discuss the science behind obesity, as well as explore some of the common misconceptions around obesity and stigma, how we think and talk about obesity, and best practices in obesity care delivery. Chair: Dr Oran Kennedy, Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI University of Medicine and…

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Positive Ageing – Retiring Well 31:03

2y ago31:03

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This episode of the RCSI MyHealth Series is on the topic of ‘Positive ageing – retiring well’. As part of this discussion, the panel will explore the process of retirement from a psychological aspect and lifestyle medicine perspective, as well as sharing practical tools and strategies to prepare for a successful retirement. Speakers: Dr Trudy Meeha…

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Mental Health Matters: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health 43:35

2y ago43:35

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In this MyHealth Series episode, our panel discuss the importance of prioritising young people’s mental health, identifying early warning signs and sharing supports and things we can do to help protect young people’s mental health. This episode is chaired by Professor Ciaran O’Boyle, Director of the RCSI Centre for Positive Psychology and Health. P…

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The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 1) 44:42

2+ y ago44:42

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Learning to live well is the theme of the next two episodes in the MyHealth series. In part 1, a panel of RCSI experts review the lifestyle medicine pillars of physical activity and exercise, healthy relationships and sleep to explore the strategies and tools we can use to improve our physical and emotional health. This episode is chaired by Profes…

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Navigating cancer: prevention, treatment and support 18:55

2+ y ago18:55

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In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our panel of experts provide a broad overview of cancer and address some of those most commonly asked questions about symptoms, risk factors and prevention measures, treatments and preparing for treatment, and the latest in cancer research. This episode is chaired by Professor Leonie Young, Scientific Director …

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The six pillars of lifestyle medicine (Part 2) 42:11

2+ y ago42:11

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The theme of learning to live well continues in this next instalment of MyHealth. In part 2, our panel show how the remaining three pillars of lifestyle medicine; diet and nutrition, stress reduction and mental health, and harmful substance reduction can help us to make positive changes in our lives to improve our physical and emotional health. Thi…

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Living well through perimenopause and menopause 1:05:23

2+ y ago1:05:23

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In May 2021, public discourse gathered pace on how perimenopause and menopause was experienced by women in Ireland and their experiences in healthcare. In this RCSI MyHealth Series episode, our expert panel will focus on moving the conversation forward to empower women to a better menopause experience through increased awareness of their person-cen…

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Trailer 1:03

2+ y ago1:03

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RCSI MyHealth is a suite of initiatives that provides a trusted and accessible source of information on health and well-being. The series covers health and well-being topics of broad interest to patients, their families and the wider public. Access to accurate health information is an important resource to empower people with the tools to maintain …