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Dr. Roach: Pernicious anemia comes from lack of intrinsic factor

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm 85 and had been taking my blood pressure medicine in the morning for probably 25 years. I take metoprolol, losartan and a water pill. Lately I've

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Dr. Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: My lab results showed my potassium level was 5.4 mmol/L. My primary care doctor does not seem concerned at all with this reading. After checking on the internet I have found that this reading can be life threating, especially with my heart. My previous readings have all been between 4.4 and 5. Can you tell me anything that can relieve my grave concerns? I'm age 77 and a male Caucasian. I take metoprolol and enalapril. -- K.C.        ANSWER: Potassium is a critical mineral used for innumerable processes in the cell. The blood level is tightly regulated...

Dr. Keith Roach M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on the benefits of weightlifting over aerobic exercise? I know that any exercise is beneficial compared with nothing, but which is better for losing weight long term? Running or jogging can burn calories, but I have read that muscle requires more energy metabolically and therefore the more muscle you build, the more fat you will burn. -- K.K.        ANSWER: Researchers have debated the relative benefits of aerobic exercise against weightlifting exercise for many years, and there remains debate. However, I can give you the general conse...