Join Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright on Fat Science for a fascinating chat about the vital link between heart health and metabolism. This episode uncovers how advanced heart scans can offer life-saving insights and dives into the benefits of targeted medical treatments over traditional procedures. 

Andrea and Mark share their own health journeys, highlighting the importance of early detection and continuous monitoring, and Dr. Cooper explains how diet, exercise, and family history play pivotal roles in keeping your heart in top shape. 

Key Takeaways: 

-Advanced Heart Scans: Why they matter and the fight for insurance coverage. 

-Personalized Statin Use: How heart scans help tailor cholesterol treatments. 

-Everyday Choices: The impact of diet and moderate exercise on heart health. 

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Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won’t go (and stay!) away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn’t a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. 

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