Dr. K explains why some older adults develop bradycardia (slow heart rate) & when to consider a pacemaker. Plus what to know about pacemakers for the very old or those with…
Slow Heart Rate in Older Adults: Bradycardia, Pacemakers & What to Know Read More »
Just as we all benefit when we all are better informed about health, everyone involved in the health care of older adults can benefit from learning to think more like a…
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Dr. K explains what are the most important foods to eat (and avoid) for older adults. Plus what to know about protein & metabolic health, and how to prevent frailty and…
Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Read More »
Have you been told that you — or someone important to you — has heart failure? This wouldn’t surprise me, as this is one of the most common heart conditions affecting…
Heart Failure in Aging: Symptoms, Types, Causes & Treatments Read More »
Have you ever wondered how diabetes (or prediabetes) affects older adults? Or whether your blood sugar numbers are cause for worry? These are reasonable concerns, given that diabetes is pretty common…
Understanding Diabetes in Aging Read More »
Dr. K explains what are the most important foods to eat (and avoid) for older adults. Plus what to know about protein & metabolic health, and how to prevent frailty and…
How to Eat for Healthy Aging: What to know & do Read More »
Challenge yourself with our All About Fitness crossword puzzle featuring clues about movement, wellness, and healthy…
Play February: All About Fitness Read More »
Good news – that does your heart good – about exciting and groundbreaking new tools and…
Good News on Heart Health Read More »
Watches, scales, bands and rings – today’s wearables use AI to make it easy to build…
Wearables – A New Kind of Health Companion Read More »
The human heart is often described as a pump, but there’s much more to it: it also has a special electrical system that regulates and coordinates heartbeats. Abnormal heartbeats are called…
Atrial Fibrillation in Aging: What to Know & How to Treat Read More »