Episode 20

Hi Everyone- In this episode, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey discuss how making specific lifestyle changes can lead to a longer life, based on recent research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. They emphasize the importance of understanding cardiovascular risk factors and how controlling them can significantly impact longevity. The conversation highlights key findings from a large study, including the significance of blood pressure and smoking cessation, and encourages listeners to take proactive steps towards better heart health.

Takeaways

• Changing lifestyle factors can lead to living a decade longer.

• Controlling blood pressure is crucial for better healthspan.

• Smoking cessation is the most significant factor for living longer.

• Living longer is possible by managing five key risk factors.

• Midlife is a critical time to focus on heart health.

• Health span is as important as lifespan.

• Fundamentals of health should be prioritized over fads.

Sound Bites

• "No secret to a healthy heart!"

• "Start taking care of your heart now!"

• "The time to change is now!"

• "Fundamentals over fad every day

  
  

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