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155 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Dr. K explains how older adults can detect, treat, and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, a common problem that can affect nerve function, red blood...
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154 – Protein, Metabolism & Aging: Nutrition Tips for Longevity
Dr. K discusses nutrition in aging and breaks down the key components of a diet that supports healthy aging and metabolic health. She also...
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153 – Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Dr. K talks with cardiologist Cara Pellegrini, MD, to discuss the key aspects of heart failure, including its types (congestive, systolic, diastolic, HFrEF, and...
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152 – Inside Alzheimer’s Research: New Medications and Innovative Care
Dr. K speaks with Alzheimer’s expert Jason Karlawish, MD, about the new anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s medications lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla). They discuss how biomarkers...
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151 – How Memory Medications Like Donepezil and Memantine Work
Dr. K explains the drugs most often used for Alzheimer's & dementia, including donepezil, memantine, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Aricept, Namenda, Exelon, and Razadyne). She...
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150 - Caring for UTIs in Alzheimer's, Dementia and Nursing Homes
Dr. K talks again with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, this time with a focus on UTIs...