Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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157

March 27, 2025 00:38:43
157 – High Blood Pressure in Aging: When to Treat & Why It Matters

157 – High Blood Pressure in Aging: When to Treat & Why It Matters

Dr. K explains what blood pressure numbers really mean, what’s normal BP in older adults and what’s considered too high, why managing hypertension is...

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156

March 12, 2025 00:19:00
156 – Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin: Which Vitamin B12 is Best?

156 – Methylcobalamin vs Cyanocobalamin: Which Vitamin B12 is Best?

Dr. K explains methylcobalamin vs cyanocobalamin, when it comes to treating vitamin B12 deficiency. Learn which type of Vitamin B12 supplement to take and...

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155

February 26, 2025 00:30:29
155 – Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Aging: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

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

February 11, 2025 00:45:32
154 – Protein, Metabolism & Aging: Nutrition Tips for Longevity

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

December 27, 2024 01:09:14
153 – Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments

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

December 13, 2024 00:59:54
152 – Inside Alzheimer’s Research: New Medications and Innovative Care

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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