Episodios

  • The Flourishing World of Health Documentaries | EP48

    The Flourishing World of Health Documentaries | EP48
    Dec 1 2022
    Health documentaries focused on food and diets can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bjorn Mercer discusses these impacts with APU’s Dr. Stacey Malinowski and explores the best ways to uncover thoughtful, unbiased information.

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    24 m
  • An Exploration of Diabetic Lifestyle Changes | EP47

    An Exploration of Diabetic Lifestyle Changes | EP47
    Nov 17 2022
    Diabetes is a tough disease to manage. In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to Dr. Jameelah Powell about the kinds of changes that can help individuals with diabetes function well.

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    19 m
  • Sepsis Awareness: How to Recognize the Signs | EP46

    Sepsis Awareness: How to Recognize the Signs | EP46
    Oct 20 2022
    Sepsis is actually the number one healthcare cost in the United States and can be very deadly and difficult to treat. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to APU’s Dr. Stacey Malinowski, who has spent more than 20 years as a nurse, about sepsis awareness, prevention, recognition and treatment. Learn how sepsis, which is when the body has an overwhelming systemic response to an infection can be identified early. Learn how the pneumonic “TIME” can help people recognize the signs of sepsis so it can be treated immediately.

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    12 m
  • Science Fiction’s Unique Approach to Difficult Social Norms | EP45

    Science Fiction’s Unique Approach to Difficult Social Norms | EP45
    Sep 8 2022
    Explore the ways in which science fiction delves into difficult social norms and presents us with new insights.

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    28 m
  • Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History | EP44

    Why It’s Important to Know Your Family Health History | EP44
    Aug 11 2022
    Knowing what diseases or disorders run in your family is important for your own health. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to APU nursing faculty Dr. Jameelah Powell about understanding your family health history. Learn ways to start this sometimes difficult conversation with family members, what information you should gather from whom, and ways to store that information so it’s easily accessible.

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    23 m
  • Summer Health Hazards: How to Protect Yourself | EP43

    Summer Health Hazards: How to Protect Yourself | EP43
    Jul 14 2022

    Summer is when people want to relax and have fun, but there are many dangers to be aware of. In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to health science professor Dr. Jameelah Powell about common summer health hazards. Learn about food-related illnesses, dangers from heat like heat stroke and dehydration, as well as parasites, tick-borne illnesses and more.

     


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    26 m
  • BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022

    BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022
    Jun 20 2022
    Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022!

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    12 m
  • Students Become Analog Astronauts, Conduct Space Research | EP41

    Students Become Analog Astronauts, Conduct Space Research | EP41
    Jun 16 2022
    What is it like to be an astronaut living in space? Several APUS students got a taste of being an astronaut when they were selected to be analog astronauts as part of the APUS Analog Research Group. In this episode, Dr. Gary Deel talks to graduate student Scott Van Hoy about his experience as an analog astronaut and his research into space human factors including psychological and physiological impacts.

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    28 m