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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...