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Anemia? Don't take folate until you watch this!
But when someone has megaloblastic or unexplained macrocytic anemia, taking folic acid without considering vitamin B12 deficiency can sometimes hide an important clue.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Aug 23


Heart Failure Prevention: The Best Time to Start Is Years Before Symptoms
While it is true that hypertension is not entirely under our control, we can take steps to prevent and control it. Here again, controlling our weight through our diet and exercise can contribute significantly to preventing hypertension.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Aug 22


Low GFR? Can Your Kidney Function Actually Improve?
A low GFR can be frightening. If your GFR or eGFR is decreasing, does that mean your kidneys will inevitably continue to fail?
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Aug 10


ESR Blood Test: Good Servant, Bad Master
An elevated ESR, also known as the erythrocyte sedimentation rate or sedimentation rate, can be an important clue that inflammation is present in the body. But ESR alone cannot tell you what is causing that inflammation
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jul 12


High ALP on Your Blood Test? What Alkaline Phosphatase Really Means
Understanding where ALP comes from can help determine whether an abnormal result may be related to liver disease, bile duct problems, bone activity, medications, or other conditions.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Mar 12


Full-Fat vs Low-Fat Dairy: What Health-Conscious Adults Need to Know
For the first time, full-fat dairy products are now considered acceptable within a healthy dietary pattern, with a recommendation of three servings of dairy per day as part of a 2,000-calorie diet.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Feb 12


Treatment of OA of the Knee: Best Non-Surgical Options for Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
Despite the widespread incidence of this condition, there is no cure. Treatment is mainly geared towards pain control and functionality.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Jan 21


How To Shop For Food Smart
Shop for food smart. By learning how to shop smart you can save thousands of dollars on groceries while ensuring that your body gets all the essential nutrients it needs.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Dec 14, 2025


Calorie Restriction for Weight Loss: Safe Daily Calorie Reduction for Better Health & Longer Life
Discover how calorie restriction can support weight loss, enhance healthspan, and promote healthy aging. We explore how a modest calorie deficit and improved nutrition may boost metabolism, support cellular repair, activate pathways like sirtuins, and encourage better energy balance. Learn how gradual, sustainable changes in reduced calorie intake can benefit both body and brain.
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Nov 3, 2025


Breakthroughs in Longevity Science: Can We Slow Down Aging?
Why do some people age slowly while others seem to decline rapidly? In this video, we explore the science of longevity and uncover how daily habits can influence aging at the cellular level
Kevin Lowe M.D.
Oct 20, 2025
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