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The Simple Formula for a Longer, Healthier Life

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Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC and a key player in public health, offers actionable insights on living a longer, healthier life. He reveals that many health crises like heart attacks and strokes are preventable. Frieden emphasizes the importance of early detection of hidden risks through personal health monitoring. He introduces six habits that can extend both lifespan and well-being, underscoring the power of simple solutions in public health initiatives. Tune in to discover how to take control of your health!
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INSIGHT

Preventable Nature Of Major Diseases

  • Many major health tragedies like heart attacks, strokes, and some cancers are largely preventable rather than inevitable.
  • Up to 4 in 5 early deaths from heart disease and stroke and 2 in 5 cancers are caused by avoidable risks.
INSIGHT

Seeing The Invisible Matters

  • Public health can 'see the invisible' by revealing trends in microbes, toxins, and disease patterns before outcomes appear.
  • Tracking personal baselines like blood pressure and lipids over time lets you act before irreversible damage occurs.
ANECDOTE

A Question That Changed A Career

  • Tom Frieden recounts Dr. Carol Stiebelow asking how many tuberculosis patients his program cured, which he didn't know.
  • That question pushed him to build systems to track and improve every patient's care, transforming outcomes.
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