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