The pace of science accelerated and we had important medical and performance breakthroughs in 2019. Let’s review some top 2019 lists. From medical to science to resorts. Here's to a happy and healthy 2020.

Every day at kahnchronicle.com, amazing medical and health news headlines are posted. This week we discuss the top ones of the day. From chili peppers to dementia to healthy eating, you should visit the chronicle daily. It can also be found at drjoelkahn.com.

The holiday season is about excess calories and poor food options. Is there a short, and maybe long-term, solution other than just willpower? This week we talk “skillpower” by using breathing and a researched time window to elevate your health.

President Trump has been offered a $1 million donation to Veteran charities if he adopts a whole food vegan diet in January 2020. The money is waiting. Will he say yes? Will you say yes? What can the President expect in terms of his health by saying yes? Or you?  Find out and sign up for free guides at milliondollarvegan.com. Dr. Kahn is proud to lead this with Vegan Evan. This is not a political conversation. It is a health conversation. Find out how you can take control of your health in the new year on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Many dream of a pill that extends the healthy duration of life or lifespan. Eating well, exercise, avoidance of smoking and pollution, adequate sleep, and social support are not always easy. One of the routes to prolonging health span is available by prescription, but not for anti-aging. Keep an eye on this “rap” star and learn more about it on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

This month there was a bit of a tsunami of conversation about the safety and wisdom of taking omega-3 supplements. These can be of fish or algae origin in addition to foods like ground flax, chia seeds, hemp hearts and walnuts. Is there a cancer risk? Is there a brain benefit?  Most experts advise adding algal omega-3 to a plant diet. Dr. Kahn agrees. Find out why on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Are you on blood pressure medication? Do you know someone on some? New data is causing an immediate shift to taking the medications at not instead of the AM. The impact is massive. Learn more on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Dr. Kahn traveled to NYC to attend and lecture at Montefiore Medical Center with an amazing faculty led by Robert Ostfeld, MD. He took careful notes as the speakers were the best in the world. From Neu5GC to TMAO. It’s a beautiful time to be plant based. You'll learn a lot on this edition of Heart Doc VIP on Empower Radio.

Whole Body Vibration (WBV), as available from powerplate.com, has enormous scientific support for over a dozen health benefits. It is an efficient way to build bone density and better circulation. Enjoy 10% off on a PowerPlate using code Drjkahn.

Why are some “healthy” eaters overweight? A concept called oxidative priority may explain some of it. We have no ability to store calories from alcohol and unlimited ability to store fat setting is for failure. This week we discuss how to use this to our advantage. Also, head over to redtherapy.co using the code "Drjkahn" at checkout.