Dr Liz Blog
Create Your Own “Blue Zone” And Live To 100
Every so often, people will start to get excited about a small town where people routinely live to be 100. That town might be on the Japanese island of Okinawa, or the mountains of…
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Managing Pain in Elders
By Elizabeth Landsverk, MD Older adults are more likely to experience pain than the general population but they may be less likely to be treated for it. The most common reason that pain in…
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Beware Of Internet Scams
Alas, grifters have always been with us. Just think of the saying, "If you believe that, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you!" That saying has its roots in a con more…
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Stop Aging! Prevent Dementia!
As I care for the families of those with dementia, nothing drives me crazier than the myriad businesses/practitioners/physicians who seek to separate people from their money by offering miracle cures. The pitch usually goes…
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The Low Down on Leaky Gut
No one likes to talk about it much, but "leaky gut," or the inability to completely control one's bowels, is one of the most common problems I face as a geriatrician. This condition usually…
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The Meds Matter: Adverse Drug Reactions
Adverse drug reactions are an all-too-common cause of hospitalization for elders. About half of Americans age 65 and older take five or more medications daily and many mix prescription and over-the-counter medications with vitamin,…
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What is Lewy Body Dementia
Many families who consult our practice are surprised to find that there are many kinds of dementia. It's not just Alzheimer's disease that can cause cognitive decline. One of the most confounding types of…
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Chronic Pain? Tylenol is a Good First Step
As a geriatrician who primarily takes care of elders with dementia, chronic pain is a problem that I must address daily. It's not news that chronic pain affects us as we age. A recent…
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Why is Sugar so Scary?
In an average year, Halloween trick-or-treating kicks off a two-month sugar binge we call the holidays. Bowls of Halloween candy empty just about the time Thanksgiving desserts beckon. And then, December is a riot…
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