Dr. K explains the best ways to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension, using both lifestyle changes and medications that are safe and effective. Plus special considerations for older and frailer adults.
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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 about different pacemakers.
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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 important, and what BP to aim for.
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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 why.
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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 cells and brain function.
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