Melatonin for Seniors: Is It Safe, How Much to Take, and What to Know

Older woman in bed at night beside a low-dose melatonin bottle, with text explaining safe melatonin use, dosage, and sleep guidance for seniors.

Melatonin for Seniors: Is It Safe, How Much to Take, and What to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements in the United States — and among adults over 60, ...

Vitamin K2 supplement bottle with leafy greens, natto, cheese, INR test result, and blood thinner medications representing safety considerations for seniors taking warfarin, Eliquis, or Xarelto.

Vitamin K2 and Blood Thinners: What Seniors on Warfarin or Eliquis Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

If you take warfarin (Coumadin) for atrial fibrillation, a blood clot, or a heart valve condition, you have almost certainly ...

Senior man checking his blood pressure at home with a monitor on his wrist and a vitamin K2 supplement bottle nearby

Does Vitamin K2 MK-7 Help With Blood Pressure? What Seniors Need to Know About Arterial Calcification

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

High blood pressure is the most common chronic condition in adults over 60 — and one of the most stubborn. ...

Senior woman holding calcium and vitamin K2 supplement bottles next to a spine bone model on a doctor's desk

Can Vitamin K2 and D3 Help With Osteoporosis? What Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most seniors with osteoporosis are told to take calcium and vitamin D3. It is good advice — but it leaves ...

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MK-7 vs. MK-4: Which Form of Vitamin K2 Is Best for Bone Health?

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

MK-4’s short half-life creates a different challenge — even at large doses, blood levels rise sharply after each dose and ...

Vitamin K2 and D3 supplement capsules on a white surface next to a glass of water and a seniors hand

Vitamin K2 and D3: Why Seniors Should Take Them Together

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Vitamin D3 gets a lot of attention for bone health — and rightly so. But there is a missing piece ...

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Vitamin K2 for Seniors: What It Is, Why You Need It, and How Much to Take

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Most seniors have heard of vitamin K. Very few know that the K2 form — especially the MK-7 variety — ...

Dehydration in Elderly Adults: Signs, Causes, and How to Prevent It

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

Dehydration is one of the most common and most preventable health problems in older adults — and one of the ...

An elderly man taking care of his elderly partner

How to Prevent Falls in Elderly Adults: A Complete Guide for Seniors and Caregivers

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

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CoQ10 supplement bottle with safety checklist, prescription medication, stethoscope, and older couple, illustrating CoQ10 side effects and drug interaction guidance for seniors.

CoQ10 Side Effects and Drug Interactions Seniors Need to Know

Dr. Raj Pusuluri, PT, DPT

CoQ10 has a well-earned reputation for being one of the safer supplements older adults can take. But “generally safe” does ...

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