On episode 710 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Ken Berry, a board-certified family physician, passionate health educator, and the author of Common Sense Labs: A Practical Guide to Decoding Your Blood Work and Taking Control of Your Health. Host Coach Allan and Dr. Berry dive deep into the often confusing world of blood work, covering why so many people are left in the dark by standard lab reports and what tests you should actually be asking your doctor for—especially if you're over 40.

Dr. Berry shares down-to-earth advice from his book, explaining how simple lab markers can reveal the secrets of your metabolic health and empower you to take proactive steps toward better wellness. Together, they discuss the pitfalls of medication-first solutions, why so many doctors only skim the surface of your results, and what it really means to manage your health through lifestyle changes rather than prescriptions.

Time Stamps:

04:34 Simplifying Medical Knowledge

09:02 Misdiagnosing Fibromyalgia Risks

10:55 Rethink Symptom-Driven Solutions

13:39 Comprehensive Thyroid Testing Guide

18:01 Traditional Diets Over Modern Foods

21:18 Low-Carb Diet: Traditional Diabetes Remedy

23:46 Insulin Test: Unrecognized by Doctors

29:07 Check Fasting Insulin Regularly

30:34 Reevaluating Prediabetes Diagnosis

36:10 LDL Particle Size Matters

38:07 Pharmaceutical Industry vs. Lifestyle Solutions

43:27 Fix Diet for Health Transformation

46:13 Fix Diet to Boost Fitness

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