176 – Boosting Bone Density: Best Ways to Prevent Fractures as You Age
Dr. K explains what older adults should know about protecting bone strength and reducing fracture risk, plus proven ways to boost bone densi...
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Better Health While Aging Podcast
A doctor's podcast for older adults and family caregivers, hosted by practicing geriatrics specialist Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH. Learn what really works, when it comes to improving health and...
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20 of 174 episodes175 – How to Prevent Falls in Aging
Dr. K explains common causes of falls in older adults and the most effective ways to prevent them.
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174 – “Beers Criteria” Explained: Medications Older Adults Should Avoid
Dr. K explains the Beers Criteria, an evidence-based list of medications older adults should avoid or use with caution, and how to use it to...
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173 – Kidney Disease in Aging: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
Dr. K explains how kidney function changes in later life and what to know about kidney disease, including causes, symptoms, treatment, and o...
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172 – Shingles in Aging: Symptoms, Treatment, and the Shingles Vaccine Explained
Dr. K explains shingles, including why aging increases risk, symptoms and treatment, how it can cause chronic pain, and the many benefits of...
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171 – Urinary incontinence in Aging Men: Most Common Causes & Best Treatments
Dr. K explains how bladder and prostate changes affect urination in older men, and what to do if you’re having bothersome urinary symptoms o...
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170 – How to Treat Urinary Incontinence in Older Women
Dr. K explains 5 types of incontinence that affect women and the best ways to treat bladder leaks. Learn when to consider medication, kegels...
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169 – How to Save Money on Medicare: Reviewing Chapter Medicare Advisory + Other Options
Dr. K and geriatric social worker Michelle Allen discuss saving money on Medicare and Michelle’s experience trying out Chapter, a national f...
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168 – COVID & Fall Vaccines 2025: What Older Adults Should Know
Dr. K discusses COVID for fall 2025, including the updated vaccine options (including Moderna’s mNexspike), and the latest CDC guidelines. P...
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167 – Type 2 Diabetes: Best & Safest Medications for Older Adults
Dr. K talks with geriatric diabetes expert Dr. Sei Lee about the different medications available to treat diabetes, including Ozempic and Ja...
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166 – Diabetes in Aging: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do
Dr. K explains what every older adult and their family should know about diabetes and prediabetes. Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and about...
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165 – Constipation After 60: Causes, Relief & Safe Treatments
Dr. K explains how to prevent and treat constipation in older adults, including what to know about laxatives, prunes, and fiber supplements....
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164 – 4 Must-Know Lab Tests for Older Adults: Kidney, Liver, CBC & More
Dr. K explains 4 commonly ordered blood tests. Learn how the CBC, basic metabolic panel & comprehensive metabolic panel help assess blo...
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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 preve...
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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 most effectiv...
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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 about it. She a...
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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...
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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...
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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 hypert...
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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 suppleme...
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