Joel Jamison is back for another deep dive, and this episode is packed with actionable insights, personal health revelations, and answers to your burning questions. We cover everything from the legitimacy of new health tech to Joel's ongoing journey with a shocking calcium score and what he's doing about it.
If you have a family history of heart disease, use wearable tech, or are just focused on optimizing your health and longevity, this conversation is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Introduction & The Random Test
00:01:38 - The Quest Bar Founder Funding Cancer Research
00:02:47 - New AirPods & Measuring Heart Rate/HRV Through Your Ear
00:05:04 - HRV: Training to Win vs. Training for Longevity
00:06:09 - Waking Up at 4:30 AM vs. 6:30 AM: Impact on Sleep & HRV
00:09:45 - ADHD Medications, Supplements, and Their Effects on HRV
00:10:56 - The Search for Large-Scale HRV Data
00:11:56 - Is HRV Still "Cutting Edge"?
00:13:38 - What's Better Than HRV? (The "Dream" Biomarker)
00:14:59 - Can You Measure HRV Without a Smart Device?
00:15:53 - Cannabis Use and Its Drastic Impact on HRV
00:17:59 - Best Practices for Accurate HRV Measurement (Morpheus)
00:18:52 - DEEP DIVE: Joel's Shocking Heart Health Journey
00:29:07 - Listener Case: High LP(a) and Stubbornly Low HRV
00:30:36 - Listener Case: Low Oura Ring HRV but Excellent Other Markers
00:32:56 - The Problem with "Cardiovascular Age" Metrics
00:34:11 - How Accurate Are Garmin & Oura Ring VO2 Max Estimates?
00:37:51 - The Credibility Problem with "Biological Age" & Oral Peptides
00:40:07 - Update: Joel's Latest CCTA & Calcium Score Results
00:41:32 - Analyzing the Scans: Radiologist vs. Cleerly AI
If you have a family history of heart disease, this conversation is a must-watch. Listen to the full podcast now.
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