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Lp(a) is a genetic marker associated with increased cardiovascular events.  A positive family history is also associated with increase risk.  But how much risk and over what time period.  Families share the same cultures, living environment and often food choices but not always.  Genes don't act alone.  They need the right stimulus or environment to become activated.  

There is no one that knows your story better than you.  Yet, one cannot predict their own future with any degree of certainty.  The story always unfolds a little different.  To think a physician can predict ones future is also a bit of a long shot.  Heart disease is the number one killer in America with cancer being number two.  The odds are pretty high that one of those illnesses may cross your door.  The question is which and when.  I believe we are in control of our destiny more than our genes or family history.   How heart disease or other illnesses affect our lives is guided by lifestyle choices and beliefs.  Being healthy is a choice.  Being healthy is a choice.  You just need to BELIEVE.  To understand more take a listen. 

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Lp(a) and risk of cardiovascular disease: https://cdn.jamanetwork.com/ama/content_public/journal/cardiology/0/hoi250076f3_1766513579.95844.png?Expires=1773391267&Signature=UtIeIN2lwyYBtOwRfwxf4FeK-dokS3u3bhcUEL9u3cLdpTWBlp9bQyjL0jc-Gnhz8qdagEMNIpkhSHhx2TwJ8HUHlZ6pQtWEKYAiLtGzMz3vNtRXmRtfXHAba~LXFvT3TMM6smZluqippWMYrBMnojWe1mil6BuLUPyHHQLpliLEctMqPzOJkJnWj5lYil~QHmJHE3Rl7VNU5WMPdC79dD66s9DUl-8--pUiuREuAcAZcj74gOzkPHQekYYynHBXuNVjhzGNe34Z4z21gGE4siE46V~I~ycerWXGG1eVom3xTtxneIlxpDQ2J6HdY3t6F2J9jW3cc4241WRw52NyJA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIE5G5CRDK6RD3PGA

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Believe: Dr Kevin Elko -sports psychologist 

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Do this, no, do that.  Coffee is bad.  Coffee is good.  Do these three things.  Take these medications or else.  It is no wonder that people just turn a blind ear and do nothing.  When you finally have hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, or dementia, the treatments are aimed only at the symptoms instead of the root cause.  When it comes to pain, people may think that is not such a bad thing because we do have pain medications that work well for short periods of time then cause havoc with side effects, tolerances and addiction. 

The best plan of action is to stay healthy through sunlight, diet, and exercise.  I am going to address each of these today and probably every podcast because the list is endless on how you can keep yourself healthy. 

In today's episode: 

Hormone replacement for women: stay away, I'll tell you why

Congestive heart failure: it is not a death sentence and does not have to be treated with a pharmacy of expensive medications.

Dementia: prevent it through lifestyle changes now.  Diet matters and plants alone may not do the job.  

Exercise: move all the ways and often.  I'll tell you more.

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Pharmedout: https://sites.google.com/georgetown.edu/pharmedout#h.qf846eik9aky

Heat failure therapy study: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/article-abstract/2844102

Brain atrophy and omega 3 fatty acids: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25877495/

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   Long Haul Ultra marathon is a 100 mile race at Colt Creek State Park in Florida.  It consists of 6 loops of 16.8 miles.  The runner comes back to the start at each of the loop were there is an open aid station or individual crew access.  Out on the course, there are 3 other times where there are aid stations for snacks and fluids.   The first loop went well but things deteriorated. 

What happens when the best laid plans fail? This is the story of Long Haul.  Why do we have to learn the same lessons with a little twist over and over?  Diet and nutrition all sound so simple on paper.  Eat a plant based diet and all will be well.  That works until the questions arise and you find yourself confused with less than perfect options.  One way out is to give up the fight, the other is to learn and grow from mistakes

I will share my frustrations, disappointment and growth from this experience.  I will also leave you with some unknowns.  

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Happy, Healthy New Year.  

How much does it cost to live forever.  There are people out there claiming they can do it for $4 a day all the way to 2 million dollars per year.  But the cost could be way more than dollars.  Some of these folks limit their human interaction to the point of isolation.  Just being plant based is a ticket to the outliers club and can be quite limiting.  Perhaps there is a compromise.

I believe that compromise is health span.  What can you do to stay out of the medical establishment  but not compromise being in longevity jail?  

I believe it costs very little.  You can go a long way obtaining your food from the grocery store, getting sunlight daily, and exercising in a way to keep strong and cardio fit without fancy equipment, tests or supplements.  

The big question is what are you willing to commit to in 2026.  If you would like to shrink your medicine cabinet, waste line and supplement bill, check out our website at doctordulaney.com

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  

Lessons that I have learned this year.  

Lessons from coaches, my patients, and my practice.  

You do not know your full potential until you try.  The beauty is that we get to right our own story.  Our health is much the same.  We get to write that story. It is not a lab marker or a gene.  It is a multitude of factors many of which we control.  

How will I apply these lessons:

I have some unfinished racing to do.  I have changed some of my macronutrients.  I will change my fueling strategy.  

The sun plays a vital role in our health.  Find out how you can improve your health using the sun and the outdoors. 

Thank you for listening.  Happy Healthy New Year!

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.

The Daytona 50 mile race is in the books.  It was my first road ultramarathon, and I continue to learn a little something at each race.  I believe the learning points can be applied to any new task or long term goal.  

1. Break a goal down into small parts.  This seems obvious but the trick is staying in the small part and not looking into the daunting future. 

2. Have a strategy for each segment before the segment begins and follow the plan.  Variables come up, there is always the unknown, but a strategy is a must for a baseline.

3. What is your time frame? Can you stick to it? Have you ever started a trip without a time plan?  The progress is not always what you want. 

4. Stiffness is a real concern with sitting during an ultramarathon.  However, you can get started again. 

5. Nutrition is best handled without relying on an aid station for solid foods for the most part. Its is not a buffet. 

6. Salty britches is a must for blister prevention. 

I hope you enjoy my story. Thanks for listening. 

Are marathons bad for your heart?  I will review a study that looks at imaging and blood test.  Bottom line is symptoms matter when it comes to testing accuracy. 

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Move it or loose it for sure but how should be move and how often.  I made some observations at this year's Turkey trot that I think you might find helpful. 

Vitamin D is not just about bones but your immune system, your heart, and many other things.  The sun is the best source because there are so many other mechanisms in the body fueled by the sun's photons.  However, getting adequate vitamin D is a must. 

What about DHA.  Can we just rely on alpha linolenic acid from plants?   The question becomes live or thrive?  I believe we can do better with excellent DHA levels and I will discuss this during the podcast. 

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22570739/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK221706/

The Science of Running: Steve Magness

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.112.000030https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40465176/

Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  I am joined by my favorite little people today to talk all things Thanksgiving.  I give you a little recap of my latest learning experience during the Colt 45k this past weekend.

I am grateful for all of you who continue to tune into the podcast after all these years.  It has been a pleasure to learn and share information with those interested in being as healthy as possible.  It is easy to loose sight of the simple gifts around us.  It was a very special moment to have my grandchildren on my lap during this podcast.  A simple conversation unscripted after a simple dinner of bean soup and cornbread.  

Colt Creek 45K was also a simple gift of running in the woods in central Florida.  Even though our leaves don't change, there were beautiful purple and yellow wild flowers among fields of grass, pines and oaks.  I continue to learn with each race and increase my tool box for trouble shooting the unexpected.  Sometimes, in the moment, we are not sure what the next step might be.  The beauty I continue to learn is just to take that next step.  It all seems to work out. 

Happy Thanksgiving.  Enjoy the simple gifts around you.

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Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  There is shocking news with this podcast that I hope will allow all of us to become healthier. 

This episode I will discuss coaching and being coached.  We are all  always learning.  During our time in formal education situations, it is assumed that the teacher knows best.  Do as they say, get a good grade, and proceed in achieving your goals.  We trust that they will provide accurate information to the best of their abilities.  It is expected that one completes the assignments to the best of their abilities.  Grades are assigned for performance.  But we learned in a stepwise fashion.  Simple addition before calculus.  Our exceptions were based on that progression.  Some of us developed a need to please or get good grades.  The reward being good grades, good job, and self esteem.  

As adults, we are still leaning at our own pace.  However, the information is infinite and abundant.  Only the individual knows the level of their current knowledge.  The coach has a singular goal to get the best results possible for a wide range of students.  We want to please the coach.  As adults, we can ask questions, but we still want to please the coach.  This applies to any learning situation.   

My job as a physician is to educate my patient-students.  They come from a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.  I also have a coach for ultra running.  None of us want to come up short in the eyes of the teacher.  The ultimate goal is good communication that allows everyone to learn from their own starting point.  That is what my practice has always been about.  Our success depends upon accurate feedback and adjustment from both the teacher and the student.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid that is abundant in the brain, the eye, and around the covering of nerves.  It is found in marine animals and algae.  Small amounts can be converted from plant sources of ALA like flaxseeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds.  DHA levels have been found protective for mental health, cardiovascular health and immune health.  Have you passed the DHA test?  I have found that just consuming ALA is not adequate for good DHA levels in the majority of vegans.  That means some form of supplementation is necessary.  I will discuss this in this episode.  If you would like more information about how to address this issue, check our our website at doctordulaney.com

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Welcome and thank you for listening.

When life throws unimaginable challenges, how do we find resilience and true wellness? In this episode, we meet endurance athlete Dean Hall, who faced dual cancer diagnoses and chose a path of self-directed healing rooted in movement, purpose, and connection to nature. From grueling long-distance swims to mindful forest immersion, we explore how intentional lifestyle choices—nutrition, exercise, and mother nature—can support the body’s capacity to heal. This conversation is a testament to perseverance, curiosity, and the power of listening to both your body and the natural world.

As always, thanks for listening.