

Heart Health! Almost Everything You Ever Wanted To Know. With Dr. Joel Kahn, America's Healthy Heart Doctor.
5 snips Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Joel Kahn, known as America's Healthy Heart Doctor, shares his expertise as a renowned cardiologist and author. He emphasizes the importance of personal health management in combating heart disease, advocating for a plant-based diet, regular exercise, and advanced screenings. Kahn highlights the research linking nutrition to both heart health and dementia risk reduction. With a focus on empowering individuals through knowledge and practical lifestyle changes, he delivers invaluable insights that can transform personal health journeys.
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Early Cardiology Interest
- Dr. Joel Kahn's early life experiences with a heart murmur and pediatric cardiologists shaped his career path.
- His interest in cardiology stemmed from these early encounters with the medical field.
Plant-Based Journey
- Dr. Kahn adopted a plant-based diet in college for cultural reasons, not health.
- Later, research by Dean Ornish and others cemented his understanding of its health benefits.
Get a Heart Scan
- Get a coronary artery calcium CT scan to screen for heart disease.
- This simple test can reveal hidden heart issues, even with normal cholesterol levels.