Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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159

April 22, 2025 00:42:33
159 – Best Ways to Treat High Blood Pressure

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

April 11, 2025 01:00:59
158 – Bradycardia and Pacemakers in Aging: What to Know

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...

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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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