Better Health While Aging

Practical information for aging health & family caregivers

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163

July 08, 2025 00:33:04
163 – Dehydration in Older Adults: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention

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

June 21, 2025 00:44:56
162 – Chronic Pain in Aging: What Really Helps & What to Know About Prescription Painkillers

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

May 19, 2025 00:32:54
160 – Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? Understanding Hypotension

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

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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