It is said that 50% of what is taught in medical school is wrong, but no one knows which 50%! For 50 years it has been taught that a low HDL cholesterol is a danger while a high HDL-C is protective.   This week, Dr. Kahn discussed new data that completely changes that simple formula and turns it on its head. Before that, Dr. Kahn discussed how vitamin K plays a role in certain proteins, including Matrix Gla Protein, to prevent calcification of arteries and valves.   A study using high dose Vitamin K2/M7 to prevent valve calcium has been published and it has mixed finding. The heart artery findings are hidden and provocative.

Can you strive for over 50 heart tips in 25 minutes? You can if you are a listener to this "peacast"!   This week, Dr. Kahn reviews ten classes of risk factors for the #1 killer in the world, heart disease, and shares up to 10 points of education on each class. That is a lot of information to consider.   A healthy lifestyle is the best defense against premature aging and illness. The dozens of tips discussed this week provide a helpful outline of the main activities to accomplish for health.

"My memory is an issue, is there anything I can do?"   This is a common question at the Kahn Center and a thorough evaluation with extensive labs and imaging studies follows. The MIND diet, the fasting-mimicking diet, weight management, and regular exercise are recommended.   This week, Dr. Kahn reviews several supplements that have randomized clinical trials varying in duration from 8 weeks to 2 years suggesting they can help too. The support of memoryhealth.com is appreciated as this week's sponsor.

Long-haulers used to refer to truckers on a long drive but now it is one of the terms used to describe a prolonged period of illness after a Covid-19 infection or a Covid-19 vaccine. Post-acute sequelae of Covid (PASC) is another term used in the medical literature.   As a referral center, Dr. Kahn has been asked to consult on several patients suspected to have this syndrome. What is it? How is it diagnosed? What are the resources to use? Is there any therapy?   Beyond the potential therapies discussed this week, some have reported responses to IV vitamin drips and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). No therapy is FDA approved.    Learn more on this edition of Heart Doc VIP.

While the Kahn Center is a cardiac clinic, Dr. Kahn deals with issues throughout the body as many conditions produce a network of diseases.   One example is the very common condition called NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NASH).   A new term is MAFLD for metabolic associated FLD to stress the whole-body connection.   This week the focus is on detecting NAFLD, searching for heart disease risk in those with it, and reversing it with data and supplements. Weight loss and the fasting-mimicking diet (PROLON) are also of use.

The most common form of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This is a slow clogging and aging of arteries throughout the body that can start even in childhood. The earlier a healthy lifestyle program is started, the more effective it will be.   This week, Dr. Kahn reviews 3 new studies on aspects of heart health in those under 50 years of age. Even as young as 18. The message is clear: start young and stay on track.   Another topic addressed is the release of the CORDIOPREV nutrition study in Spain regarding whether heart patients respond better to high olive oil vs lower-fat diets. The results are stunning.   Thanks to memoryhealth.com for sponsoring this week's episode.

If you want a mouthful of nutrition, eat a salad and learn about carotenoids and polyphenols. The terms are technical but they help understand why brightly colored plant-based foods, some whole and some raw, are the key to optimal nutrition.   Dr. Kahn discusses the carotenoids in Memory Health, and also another one with heart support called astaxanthin. He then moves to the classes of polyphenols found in chocolate, teas, apples, and onions like quercetin. You will be smarter and healthier for the listen.

This week, Dr. Kahn of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses a massive study on using chemicals (flavanols) found in cocoa as a heart preventive therapy. The results were just published, and the findings are discussed. Since most everyone loves chocolate, this is an important topic.   He then turns to new data on the tight link between air pollution as an immediate trigger of heart attacks. What to do? Consider a home air filter of high quality. You can search for some of Dr. Kahn's favorites here:  (kahnlongevitycenter.gethealthy.store/)

Peyronie's Disease (PD) is an unusual and common acquired disorder in men where the penis develops a curvature from scar tissue. If the curve is great enough, pain and sexual issues will develop. Patients come to the Kahn Center for consultation on erectile dysfunction and PD is evaluated. Low-intensity shockwave therapy (LIST) is available for use at home for PD supported by scientific studies. Often urology consultations are also obtained.   Thanks to memoryhealth.com for supporting this podcast. Use discount code, Kahn, at check out to save 10%.

Dr. Kahn delivered a 2-hour talk on longevity and Healthspan with an emphasis on youthful hearts and arteries. This week, he condenses it to under 25 minutes for this week's episode. From food to fitness, from vitamins to gene therapy.  Enjoy and share this one. Thanks to memoryhealth.com, sponsoring this month again.