Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women globally. It is responsible for 1 in 3 female deaths, or 1 female death every minute.

But, no one talks about it.

We delve into what makes heart disease in women unique, why it is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and what we can all do to help improve heart health in women.

Joining us is Ritu Thamman, MD, a Cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, a Fellow and member of the Women in Cardiology Leadership Council for the American College of Cardiology, and a senior collaborator with the American Heart Association.

In our first episode, we explore the rapidly growing field of Longevity Medicine—a proactive approach to health that goes beyond the traditional 'sick care' system. Longevity Medicine focuses on extending both healthspan (living in good health for longer) and lifespan (living longer), while emphasizing disease prevention.

We break down the different components of longevity medicine, separating the science from hype, and discuss how anyone—regardless of their starting point—can navigate their own longevity journey.

Joining us is Hilary Lin MD, a Stanford-trained longevity physician and serial entrepreneur. Dr. Lin is the Founder of Livora Health and Co-Founder & CEO of Elevate X Health, two companies at the forefront of longevity medicine. She is also an Aspen Health Fellow and an Advisor to Stanford Alumni Startups NY and Cornell BioVenture eLab.

Introduction to the podcast, who this is for, and what we're aiming to cover.