The Healthspan Podcast

HealthspanMD

For most of us, the truth is, our health isn’t what we want it to be. We do our best, but it’s a challenge these days. It’s no secret the world can be an unhealthy place and the result is that more than 60% of adults are sick with diseases like high blood pressure, unhealthy weight, high blood sugar, and heart disease. All of that disease is costing us. We are taking tons of medications - spending too much time in doctor’s offices and hospitals - and not living life to the fullest. That’s why I started ”The Healthspan Podcast”. As a cardiologist with over two decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the power of lifestyle modification in treating and even reversing the chronic diseases that plague our society. In this podcast, we’ll delve deep into the world of preventive medicine, exploring evidence-based strategies to help you optimize your health, reclaim your vitality, and break free from the cycle of medications and doctor’s visits. Each episode features insightful discussions with leading experts and inspiring stories from individuals who have successfully transformed their health through lifestyle changes. We’ll cover topics like nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, and mental and emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to empower you with practical knowledge and actionable advice for your health journey. Join me, Dr. R. Todd Hurst, MD, FASE, FACE, as we uncover the heart of the matter and embark on a journey towards better health and more vibrant life. Let’s cut through the noise and misinformation and, together, create a path to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Subscribe now to The Healthspan Podcast and take the first step towards transforming your health and the quality of your life.

  1. 11h ago

    Heart Disease Risk in Fit People & Lessons From Elite Strength Coach Ted O’Neill

    Even the most disciplined high performers can have blind spots when it comes to their heart. In this episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with world-renowned strength coach Ted O'Neill, who shares the surprising discovery he made about his own cardiovascular risk despite a lifetime dedicated to physical performance. Together they unpack why looking and feeling healthy doesn't always tell the full story, what markers like calcium score, LDL, and ApoB really reveal, and why a healthcare system designed to react to symptoms leaves so many people unaware of the disease quietly building in their arteries. Listeners will also learn why lasting change is so difficult and how to make it stick, the real value of coaching, and why emotional sobriety, purpose, and relationships matter just as much as training and nutrition for a long, high-quality life. Ted O'Neill is a world-renowned strength coach, human performance expert, executive leadership advisor, and co-founder of Lifted Academy™. He has developed more than 65 elite-certified powerlifters, the most of any living coach and second historically only to his mentor, Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell. Today, Ted applies that same problem-solving discipline to leadership development, working with CEOs, founders, executives, and military and law enforcement leaders to build clarity, capacity, and self-command under pressure. Through Sequential Human Development™ and the Lifted Ascent™, his work focuses on closing the Human Development Gap™, the distance between what a person has achieved and who they have actually become. Connect with Ted O’Neill here : 👉Facebook: facebook.com/ted.oneill.7 👉Website: liftedacademy.com Key Timestamps 00:00 Introducing guest Ted O'Neill 05:02 Starting a medical practice 10:00 Discovering a health surprise 13:23 Understanding cardiovascular disease nuances 14:55 Heart attack prevention myths 20:26 Influencers questioning cholesterol advice 23:14 Dieting and artery disease challenges 26:49 Understanding resistance to change 27:41 Creating effective personal change strategies 31:47 The value of coaching 37:06 Beyond self: achieving relational mastery 37:59 Aligning with your true purpose 42:59 Emotional sobriety training overview 46:58 The mission at Lifted Academy 49:37 Launching a new training program 52:51 Trusting HealthspanMD with your heart health This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. Connect with HealthspanMD : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

  2. Oct 6

    AMA #2 - What to Ask Before Getting a Stent or Bypass with Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

    If you've ever been told your cholesterol is "fine" and left wondering whether that's actually true for you, this episode is for you. Members and listeners bring their toughest heart health questions directly to Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, and get real answers, not a one-size-fits-all script. In this episode, you'll learn when a cholesterol medication is actually necessary (and when it isn't), what inflammation reveals about your risk that a standard cholesterol panel never will, and why lipoprotein(a) may be the missing piece in your heart health picture. Dr. Hurst also pulls back the curtain on why so many stents and bypass procedures happen even when the outcome data doesn't support them, what CT angiogram radiation exposure really means for your risk, and how fast artery disease can progress once it takes hold. Whether you're managing a new diagnosis or trying to stay ahead of one, this conversation gives you the questions to ask and the context to finally make sense of your own results. Meet the Guest Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE brings nearly three decades of experience in cardiology and prevention, including almost 20 years at Mayo Clinic, to every conversation on this podcast. He built HealthspanMD around a simple but urgent belief: no one should die of a heart attack. Rather than waiting for symptoms or defaulting to procedures, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE focuses on identifying what's actually driving each person's risk, whether that's cholesterol, inflammation, lipoprotein(a), or something else entirely, so members get a plan built around their biology rather than an industry-wide default. Key Timestamps (Approximate — based on topic order in the recording; adjust once final audio is timed.) • 00:00 — Intro and episode preview • 01:30 — When is a statin or cholesterol medication actually necessary? • 07:00 — How inflammation contributes to heart disease and how it's measured • 12:00 — Understanding lipoprotein(a): risk, testing, and what can be done about it • 17:30 — Why stents and bypass are still common in stable, asymptomatic disease • 22:00 — CT angiograms vs. nuclear stress tests: weighing radiation risk and benefit • 26:30 — Low ejection fraction and coronary artery disease: how they're connected • 29:30 — Working with HealthspanMD as an out-of-state member • 32:30 — How fast artery disease really progresses • 36:00 — What to ask before agreeing to a bypass, stent, or procedure • 39:00 — Closing thoughts and how to join the next AMA This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.   *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

  3. Sep 22

    Blending Naturopathic Oncology & Conventional Medicine with Dr. Lise Alschuler

    For too long, patients have been told they have to pick a side: conventional medicine or natural medicine, as if healing has to be an either/or proposition. In this episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with naturopathic physician Dr. Lise Alschuler to tear down that false choice. Together they dig into why cancer patients often need both tumor-destroying conventional treatment and immune-supporting natural therapies, why a rushed insurance-driven visit can never get to the real root cause of high blood pressure, and how members of a corporate, profit-driven healthcare system are left choosing between camps instead of getting care built around them. Dr. Hurst and Dr. Alschuler also share a practical framework listeners can use to cut through influencer-driven supplement hype and evaluate what is actually worth taking. Dr. Lise Alschuler is President and CEO of Sonoran University of Health Sciences and a board-certified naturopathic oncologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. A leader in integrative medicine, educator, researcher, and author, she has spent her career finding common ground between conventional and naturopathic medicine so patients are not forced to choose between the two. Her own experience as a breast cancer survivor informs the patient-centered, evidence-informed approach she brings to this conversation. Key Timestamps • 00:00 — Welcome and introducing Dr. Lise Alschuler • 01:38 — The central question: why choose between conventional and natural medicine? • 07:57 — What conventional oncology does well, and where natural medicine fills the gaps • 10:13 — Dr. Alschuler's personal experience with breast cancer • 11:40 — When oncologists dismiss integrative approaches, and what it costs patients • 18:14 — Rethinking high blood pressure treatment beyond the prescription pad • 23:39 — Membership-based care models and why insurance often fails patients • 30:54 — The Aesop's fable that explains what's broken in healthcare incentives • 32:49 — What "evidence-based" really means, and where the evidence gets murky • 39:31 — Dr. Hurst's own vitamin D story • 42:18 — A practical framework for evaluating supplements and influencer hype • 52:09 — How to find a naturopathic doctor and closing thoughts Connect with Lise Alschuler, ND, MBA here :  👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisealschuler/ 👉Website: https://www.sonoran.edu/ Connect with HealthspanMD:  👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 About Dr. Robert Todd Hurst Dr. Hurst is a Mayo Clinic–trained preventive cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease. His mission is simple: No one should ever die of a heart attack. Through advanced testing, personalized care, and a team-based approach, HealthspanMD helps patients uncover hidden risks to avoid heart attacks and create a plan to live longer, stronger, and healthier. Heart Disease Doesn’t Have to Decide Your Future. Partner with Dr. Hurst and the HealthspanMD team to identify the root causes of your disease and build a personalized strategy to stop its progression—and often reverse it. Our members gain access to advanced cardiovascular testing, a dedicated medical team, and a proactive care model designed to protect their health, independence, and longevity. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

  4. Sep 8

    AMA #1 - Statins GLP 1s and Best Tests for Heart Disease Prevention with Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE

    In this HealthspanMD AMA episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, answers practical questions about preventive cardiology and personalized health. The conversation covers how different cardiovascular imaging tests are used, when statins and alternative cholesterol medications may make sense, plant sterol absorption, hormone replacement therapy, the role of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in healthcare, and how GLP 1 medications may affect cardiovascular and metabolic health. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Hurst explains why the right strategy depends on understanding an individual’s specific risks rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, is a cardiologist focused on preventive care and personalized cardiovascular risk reduction. Drawing on his clinical experience, including his previous work at Mayo Clinic, he approaches medications, diagnostics, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions as tools that should be selected according to the individual patient’s risks, goals, preferences, and desired outcomes. At HealthspanMD, that philosophy extends beyond cardiovascular disease to a collaborative approach focused on improving long-term healthspan. KEY TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Preventive care questions covered in this AMA 02:18 What a coronary calcium score can and cannot tell you 04:38 Stress tests, CT angiograms, and identifying heart disease 06:56 Statins, cholesterol treatment, and personalized prevention 09:12 Combining statins with PCSK9 medications 11:32 Plant sterol absorption and unexpected artery disease 13:52 Hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health 16:07 Using ChatGPT and AI for preventive healthcare 18:29 GLP-1 medications for heart and metabolic health 20:52 Who may benefit from GLP-1 medications and closing thoughts   This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.   *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

  5. Aug 25

    Personalized Prevention Fighting Memory Loss with Dani Cabral, MD

    In this episode, you'll hear: The latest science on preventing Alzheimer’s, and why dementia may be more preventable than you think The critical overlap between heart health and brain health, and how “multi-disease risk reduction” works The real role of the APOE gene, what genetic testing can (and can’t) tell you, and actionable steps if you carry risk markers A nuanced look at new Alzheimer’s blood tests: who should get them, and what to consider before you do Dr. Dani Cabral, an Ivy League-trained neurologist and psychiatrist, joins Dr. Robert Todd Hurst to share proactive strategies for maintaining sharp cognition for life. Discover why hope is warranted, how lifestyle changes can dramatically alter your risk, and the importance of social connection on both brain and heart health. Connect with Dr. Dani Cabral here :  👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanibrainlove/ 👉LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-cabral-md 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaniBrainLove 👉YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDaniCabral 👉Website: https://mybrainlove.com/ Connect with HealthspanMD: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 About Dr. Robert Todd Hurst Dr. Hurst is a Mayo Clinic–trained preventive cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease. His mission is simple:No one should die of a heart attack ever. Through advanced testing, personalized care, and a team-based approach, HealthspanMD helps patients uncover hidden risks to avoid heart attacks and create a plan to live longer, stronger, and healthier. **Heart Disease Doesn’t Have to Decide Your Future. Partner with Dr. Hurst and the HealthspanMD team to identify the root causes of your disease and build a personalized strategy to stop its progression—and often reverse it.**Our members gain access to advanced cardiovascular testing, a dedicated medical team, and a proactive care model designed to protect their health, independence, and longevity. Learn how patients reverse heart disease and avoid Heart Attacks by going to 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com. Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

  6. Aug 11

    Preventing a Heart Attack After a High Calcium Score of 1500 A True Story

    What would you do if you discovered your coronary calcium score was over 1500? In this powerful patient story, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with a HealthspanMD member who thought he was doing many of the right things, only to discover he had significant hidden heart disease. Together, they discuss the shock of receiving a very high coronary calcium score, the confusion that followed, and the critical lessons he learned about heart disease risk, prevention, and the difference between reactive healthcare and proactive cardiovascular care. You'll also hear Dr. Hurst's expert guidance on what a high calcium score really means, common misconceptions about plaque and blockages, and the most important steps people can take to reduce their risk of a future heart attack. About the Guest Today's guest is a HealthspanMD member who discovered silent coronary artery disease after an incidental finding on a CT scan and later learned his coronary calcium score was over 1500. After extensive research and frustration with traditional answers, he found Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, and HealthspanMD. In this conversation, he shares his personal journey, the fears and uncertainties he faced, and how a personalized prevention strategy gave him clarity, confidence, and a path forward. Key Timestamps 00:00 – A shocking discovery: silent coronary artery disease and a calcium score over 1500 03:05 – How a YouTube video from Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE changed everything 04:20 – Why coronary calcium scores matter and how they personalize heart disease risk 07:20 – The opportunity hidden inside a high calcium score diagnosis 09:00 – Myth #1: Why coronary calcium scores should not be used to track progress 11:20 – Myth #2: High calcium scores do not automatically mean severe blockages 13:00 – The single most important thing to do after a high calcium score 13:40 – The Healthspan 10 and the lifestyle factors that reduce heart disease risk 15:30 – Why prevention beats waiting for symptoms or a heart attack 17:00 – The guest's experience of becoming a HealthspanMD member 18:10 – The difference between personalized prevention and traditional healthcare 19:15 – Lessons learned about calcium scores, plaque, and future risk 20:30 – Advice for anyone who has recently received a high coronary calcium score Topics Discussed Coronary calcium scores explained Hidden heart disease despite feeling healthy Preventing heart attacks before symptoms occur Common misconceptions about calcium scores Soft plaque vs. calcified plaque Personalized heart disease prevention The Healthspan 10 framework Why "normal" test results may not tell the full story A patient success story from HealthspanMD This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

  7. Jul 28

    Why Spending $100K a Year on Longevity Didn't Stop His Plaque From Growing

    Can you spend over $100,000 a year on your health and still get worse? That's exactly what happened to a patient of Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, board-certified preventive cardiologist and founder of HealthspanMD. In his 60s, elite fitness, 16% body fat, 100th percentile muscle mass, an A1C of 5.0 by every visible measure, this man was doing everything right. But a repeat CT angiogram with plaque composition analysis told a different story: his soft plaque volume increased from 259 to 290 cubic millimeters in a single year. The dangerous, reversible kind of plaque was growing. In this mini Healthspan Podcast episode, Dr. Hurst breaks down why even the most expensive, cutting-edge care can fail… no genetic testing to uncover root causes, no adjustments based on feedback, and a regimen built on the latest treatments instead of the proven foundations that actually stop and reverse artery disease. Heart disease reversal isn't about spending more. It's about knowing your root causes, personalizing your plan, and adjusting based on real data. If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, have a high calcium score, or want to know whether your current plan is actually working, this one is worth your time. About the Guest Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, is a board-certified preventive cardiologist, former Mayo Clinic physician, and founder of HealthspanMD. His mission is simple: no one should die of a heart attack, ever. Through a proactive, precision-medicine approach, he helps patients identify hidden risks, address root causes, and prevent or reverse heart disease while extending healthspan and quality of life. Learn more: Join.HealthspanMD.com Key Timestamps 00:03 – The patient spends over $100,000 per year on health optimization 00:45 – Elite fitness, low body fat, and excellent metabolic markers 01:20 – Understanding CT angiograms and plaque composition analysis 02:05 – Why soft plaque matters more than calcified plaque 03:00 – The shocking discovery that artery disease was getting worse 03:55 – Why increasing soft plaque volume is unacceptable 04:45 – The missing pieces: genetics, cholesterol, insulin resistance, and inflammation 05:40 – Why expensive treatments failed to address the root causes 06:20 – The difference between leading-edge care and effective care 07:05 – Why healthcare is failing despite more spending 07:40 – The three biggest problems with modern healthcare 08:05 – Why HealthspanMD focuses on proactive, personalized, healthspan-focused care 08:50 – The mission to transform healthcare and add healthy years to life   This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.   *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

  8. Jul 14

    What Causes Soft Plaque in Arteries and How To Reverse It

    Can you really reverse heart artery disease? In this episode, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, shares the remarkable story of a HealthspanMD member who thought he was doing everything right. Despite taking a statin, maintaining healthy blood pressure, staying active, and keeping his blood sugar under control, advanced imaging revealed he was still accumulating dangerous soft plaque in his coronary arteries. Dr. Hurst explains how plaque composition analysis works, why traditional cholesterol targets may not be enough for some people, and what happened when they implemented a more personalized strategy focused on achieving exceptional cardiovascular results. Today's guest is a HealthspanMD member with a strong family history of heart disease who was committed to protecting his heart health. After advanced CT angiography revealed significant soft plaque progression despite years of following conventional recommendations, he partnered with Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, and the HealthspanMD team to take a more proactive, personalized approach. One year later, his results demonstrated what may be possible when root causes are identified and risk factors are optimized. Key Timestamps 00:03 – The patient's frustration despite doing everything "right." 00:45 – Understanding CT angiography and plaque composition analysis 01:32 – The concerning findings revealed by advanced imaging 02:15 – Why LDL goals below traditional guidelines may matter 03:00 – The strategy used to aggressively lower ApoB and LDL cholesterol 03:25 – One year later: the repeat CT angiogram results 03:45 – Soft plaque volume cut by more than half 04:00 – Low attenuation plaque reduced to zero 04:25 – What Dr. Hurst is seeing in patients with repeat plaque analysis testing 05:00 – Why guideline cholesterol targets may not be enough for everyone 05:35 – The seven root causes of coronary artery disease 06:05 – Lowering the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dementia 06:45 – Can soft plaque disappear completely over time? 07:15 – Why proactive, personalized healthcare produces better outcomes 08:00 – The HealthspanMD philosophy for preventing and reversing heart disease Topics Discussed Reversing coronary artery disease Soft plaque vs calcified plaque CT angiography with plaque composition analysis ApoB and LDL cholesterol targets Coronary artery disease prevention Personalized cardiovascular medicine Root causes of heart disease Plaque regression Heart attack prevention Healthspan-focused healthcare   This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.   *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life  At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.    🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.  📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

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For most of us, the truth is, our health isn’t what we want it to be. We do our best, but it’s a challenge these days. It’s no secret the world can be an unhealthy place and the result is that more than 60% of adults are sick with diseases like high blood pressure, unhealthy weight, high blood sugar, and heart disease. All of that disease is costing us. We are taking tons of medications - spending too much time in doctor’s offices and hospitals - and not living life to the fullest. That’s why I started ”The Healthspan Podcast”. As a cardiologist with over two decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the power of lifestyle modification in treating and even reversing the chronic diseases that plague our society. In this podcast, we’ll delve deep into the world of preventive medicine, exploring evidence-based strategies to help you optimize your health, reclaim your vitality, and break free from the cycle of medications and doctor’s visits. Each episode features insightful discussions with leading experts and inspiring stories from individuals who have successfully transformed their health through lifestyle changes. We’ll cover topics like nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep hygiene, and mental and emotional wellbeing. Our goal is to empower you with practical knowledge and actionable advice for your health journey. Join me, Dr. R. Todd Hurst, MD, FASE, FACE, as we uncover the heart of the matter and embark on a journey towards better health and more vibrant life. Let’s cut through the noise and misinformation and, together, create a path to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Subscribe now to The Healthspan Podcast and take the first step towards transforming your health and the quality of your life.

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