Better Health While Aging

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Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

  1. ١٠ سبتمبر

    166 – Diabetes in Aging: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do

    Dr. K explains what every older adult and their family should know about diabetes and prediabetes. Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and about the most important treatment approaches, including diet, exercise, and first-line medications such as metformin.

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  2. ٢١ أغسطس

    165 – Constipation After 60: Causes, Relief & Safe Treatments

    Dr. K explains how to prevent and treat constipation in older adults, including what to know about laxatives, prunes, and fiber supplements. She also explains what to do in case of pain or serious blockage.

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  3. ٢٢ يوليو

    164 – 4 Must-Know Lab Tests for Older Adults: Kidney, Liver, CBC & More

    Dr. K explains 4 commonly ordered blood tests. Learn how the CBC, basic metabolic panel & comprehensive metabolic panel help assess blood counts, anemia, liver & kidney function, & more.

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  4. ٨ يوليو

    163 – Dehydration in Older Adults: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

    Dr. K talks about dehydration in aging, including signs and symptoms of dehydration, how dehydration is actually diagnosed, and how to prevent and treat it.  She also explains what to know about heat stroke and how to take precautions during heat waves.

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  5. ٢١ يونيو

    162 – Chronic Pain in Aging: What Really Helps & What to Know About Prescription Painkillers

    Dr. K explains how the most common causes of chronic pain in later life, and how pain should be evaluated. She also covers the most effective ways to treat pain, and explains what to know about commonly used painkillers.

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  6. ١٩ مايو

    160 – Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? Understanding Hypotension

    Dr. K explains what counts as low blood pressure, why it becomes common with aging, when it can be dangerous, and what to do about it. She also explains orthostatic hypotension, a common problem that affects many older adults and can lead to symptoms, such as dizziness or even falls.

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  7. ٢٢ أبريل

    159 – Best Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure

    Dr. K explains the best ways to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension, using both lifestyle changes and medications that are safe and effective. Plus special considerations for older and frailer adults.

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  8. ١١ أبريل

    158 – Bradycardia and Pacemakers in Aging: What to Know

    Cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, explains the causes and treatment of bradycardia (slow heart rate), including when to consider a pacemaker and what to know about different pacemakers.

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