Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Dr. Joel Kahn
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Feb 25, 2022 • 24min

NAD+: What is it? How to boost it?

Many guests at the Kahn Center have low energy and a thorough evaluation of root causes is pursued. One approach is to discuss and boost levels of NAD+, an important regulator of energy that drops with age. This week Dr. Kahn discusses how nuchido.com and TIME are approaching this topic. A discount using code "Drjkahn10" at checkout is available.  
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Feb 18, 2022 • 28min

Cholesterol Deniers: New Theory, Same Confusion

The consensus that an elevated LDL-cholesterol from lifestyle and genetics causes clogged arteries due to atherosclerosis is worldwide and strong. However, the cholesterol denialists show up now and then with new theories but no new research. This week, Dr. Kahn addresses a new book and headlines positing that blood clots are the cause, not LDL cholesterol. He reviews how this is an old and inaccurate theory that can cause harm to many. He suggests plantpositive.com as a resource. 
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Feb 11, 2022 • 25min

Plant Sterols for Cholesterol: Food or Pills?

Plant sterols. A group of chemicals like sitosterol that lower cholesterol. You can eat foods with them or take them as a supplement. Is there safety? Concerns? Dr. Kahn dives deep on this topic from his Sunlighten Sauna! A hot topic on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Feb 4, 2022 • 22min

How Safe is Sex, Snow Shoveling, and Exercise?

Winter brings headlines every year about cold weather, snow shoveling, and safety. In the past few weeks, additional topics of the safety of exercising (Peloton episodes on TV) and sexual intercourse. Can you do one? Or all 3? Dr. Kahn discusses the way you can confidently do all 3 activities. Thanks to memoryhealth.com using discount code Kahn at checkout.
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Jan 28, 2022 • 23min

March in Place: A NEAT Trick

Do you know what NEAT is? Do you sit a lot? This week, Dr. Kahn explains NEAT and the power of natural movement outside the gym room. Marching in place is one path you can start today.   Enjoy 10% off memoryhealth.com using code Kahn
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Jan 21, 2022 • 24min

Stories of Huge Success 2022

You can do it! You can have a healthier 2022. How do you know? This week Dr. Kahn provides inspiring stories of lifestyle change and health. These examples can help you reach the same results. And we welcome a new sponsor memoryhealth.com. Use the code "Kahn" at checkout for 10% off your first order.   
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Jan 14, 2022 • 24min

Nutrition for Longevity 2022: Hot Tips

Food is medicine but the science behind it continues to change, grow, and mature. This week, Dr. Kahn goes deep on a new study on olive oil and health. Further data on red pepper chili flakes and longevity is discussed. Last but not least, top foods from the Blue Zones are reviewed on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Jan 7, 2022 • 23min

Stressing Less In 2022

Happy New Year from those of us at the Kahn Center! This week, Dr. Kahn discusses stress and the heart including brand new research. In patients with stable heart disease, mental stress triggered by a public speech predicted poor heart health over the next 5 years. Strategies to manage stress are discussed in this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.
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Dec 31, 2021 • 23min

Power of Community: Microbes and Humans (TMAO)

Two different topics make up Heart Doc VIP this week but they share the theme of community. First, Dr. Kahn discusses exciting new research on TMAO, bacterial communities, and heart health. Prior Peacasts focused on TMAO but the new data is amazing. Then we turn to the power of human communities. The Roseto Effect is timely as we welcome in 2022. Happy New Year from the Kahn Center family. 
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Dec 24, 2021 • 24min

Kahn Center 2021: New Therapies

Although we all hoped we would be done with the Pandemic, we enter 2022 still dealing with it. Dr. Kahn describes what was new inpatient care throughout the last year. Thank you for your support. Subscribe. Leave a 5-star review. Enjoy your time with your family without fear.  

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