Talking about death or life-threatening illnesses or injuries is not easy. However, planning for these events makes sure you get the health care you want and offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, helping eliminate difficult decisions in

How Dangerous Is It to Have Sex with Someone Who Has HIV?

Mar 25th, 2024 19m 26s

The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is still a public health problem affecting millions of people in the U.S. and around the world, and yet it is an issue we do not talk about - or when we do, it carries stigma and misinformation. Many pe

How Can I Stick to My New Year's Resolution to Lower My Blood Pressure?

Jan 1st, 2024 26m 19s

Whether is for a new year's resolution, an effort to follow doctor's orders or any other reason to improve your health, sticking to a lifestyle change can be challenging. Dr. K offers advice on how to set realistic goals to achieve a healthier

What Is Hospice and What Types of Care Are "Allowed?"

Nov 27th, 2023 14m 34s

What is hospice care? Is it different from palliative care? And why is some care denied when a loved one is on hospice care?Dr. K addresses these questions and more as we take a few minutes to better understand hospice, where hospice can be pro

Is COVID-19 Surfacing Again?

Oct 30th, 2023 22m 23s

What is the latest with COVID-19? With reports of a bump in positive cases and hospitalizations, is it resurfacing? Who should get the newest COVID vaccine? And how do we know when we are up to date on our COVID vaccinations?Dr. K responds to

Will I Get Diabetes if it Runs in My Family?

Oct 2nd, 2023 12m 10s

Understanding diabetes and your risks for developing diabetes can be challenging and a little scary, especially when diabetes runs in your family. What's the difference between prediabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? If people in my f

Am I Just Forgetful, or Is This Dementia?

Aug 28th, 2023 16m 53s

We all have trouble remembering details here and there as we get older. Why did I come into this room? Where did I put my car keys? What is that one actor’s name? But when does forgetfulness, a normal part of aging, tip into dementia—which is n

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