Dr. Kevin Soden, MD

Bio

Dr. Kevin Soden, Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board member, is an international award-winning medical journalist who serves as the host for Retirement Living TV’s Healthline, the Emmy winning show voted the best health/fitness show on cable TV in 2008. He has received numerous awards for his medical journalism including Emmy’s, Telly’s, a FREDDIE, several awards from specialty medical societies, and has twice been given the National Award for Excellence in Medical Reporting from the National Association of Medical Communicators. His Whole Body Health TV series has won and been nominated for several Emmy’s.

Specialties:

family medicine
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Location:

Charlotte, NC
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Group Memberships:

Sharecare Editorial Advisory Board

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What are the keys to staying healthy as I age?

Staying healthy as we age depends on a number of factors. Finding happiness and staying vital is... Full Post

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Kevin Soden, MD answered:

Should I lose weight if I have high blood pressure?

Keeping your weight within an ideal range for your height and sex is always a good idea because excess weight can increase a person's risk for a variety of medical problems - one of the most serious being diabetes. If you are overweight, your doctor will definitely try to get you to lose weight and
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On Jul 06
Kevin Soden, MD answered:

What are the keys to staying healthy as I age?

Staying healthy as we age depends on a number of factors. Finding happiness and staying vital is dependent not only on physical factors but also on our mental, emotional, and spiritual health. The old axiom of “Use it or lose it” is especially true for both our bodies and our brains as we age. Here
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On May 23, 2012
Kevin Soden, MD answered:

Is hypertension the same as high blood pressure?

Yes, they are two interchangeable terms. Sometimes, healthcare providers use complicated terms (hypertension) to explain medical problems when more simple words can help make a concept more understandable. Because high blood pressure indicates the pressure required to pump around a person's vascular system,... Full Post

On May 07, 2012
Kevin Soden, MD answered:

What are the best ways for me to lower my cholesterol without medicines?

We all need a certain amount of cholesterol to help our cells to function properly and it’s the primary reason our bodies make about 80 percent of the cholesterol in our blood. High cholesterol can mean different things to different people and is really a catchall term often used inappropriately. Doctors need to be specific
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On Apr 23, 2012
Kevin Soden, MD answered:

What are the best tricks for losing weight?

Losing unwanted pounds isn’t easy at any age and it becomes harder as we age. Losing weight requires a change in habits and takes some discipline. I tell patients that it can take a month to break an old habit and replace it with a new one so be patient. Just as it takes repetition and practice to
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On Apr 16, 2012
Kevin Soden, MD answered:

What products are essential to stock in my medicine cabinet?

This is a very difficult question to answer as what is stocked in a medicine cabinet will vary greatly depending on what underlying health problems a person might have and what medicines they are currently taking. Your own physician can advise you far better based on your specific condition.

I approach
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On Mar 15, 2012