In this powerful episode of Hormones and Hope, Dr. Chhaya Makhija speaks with cardiologist and longevity medicine specialist Dr. Khadija Siddiqui about how to not just live longer, but live better.

They discuss:

✅ Can you have normal cholesterol and still get heart disease?
✅ What are the best tests for heart health and longevity?
✅ What is VO₂ max?
✅ How does exercise protect your heart?
✅ Is aging decline inevitable, or can it be prevented?

From understanding why “normal” lab results can still hide disease, to learning the secret power of VO₂ max and muscle mass as indicators of longevity, Dr. Siddiqui breaks down the intersection of precision medicine, metabolic health, and lifestyle optimization.

Whether you’re in your 30s looking to prevent midlife decline or in your 50s determined to reclaim your energy and vitality, this episode offers both scientific insight and practical steps you can start applying today.

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