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Bonus Episode 524: Does Cholesterol Matter?

2026-10-3024:12

Dr. Kahn presents data on "Does Cholesterol Matter?", a topic covered at the Reversing Heart Disease Summit 4.0 earlier this year. If you prefer to watch a video version, it's available on YouTube for your education: youtu.be/e9fd0owiLiU. Watch for the Reversing Heart Disease Summit 5.0 in March 2027.

Episode 523: So Many Food Is Medicine Studies This Week!

2026-10-2723:08

Sometimes nutrition science seems confusing, but just this week, Dr. Kahn covered some large and important studies reinforcing the idea that food is medicine and that plant-based foods are the best choice. Discussing one of the studies on nut consumption and lower blood pressure, Dr. Kahn mentioned the breakthrough device called the HiLo Corebound, found at hilousa.sjv.io/c/2316006/3958663/54960. Other topics include extra-virgin olive oil and gut health, hearing loss and hearing aids, cannabis for sleep, familial hyperlipidemia (FH), and high calcium scores in young adults. This episode features the Fresh Pressed Olive Club and a $1 offer at getfreshDrKahn.com—not to be missed!

Episode 522: The Central Role of Exercise in Cardiac Health

2026-10-2028:05

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our heart health at every stage of life. This week, Dr. Kahn explores a new statement from the American College of Cardiology emphasizing the importance of physical activity throughout our lives. Sadly, fewer than 20% of teens meet the criteria for optimal cardiovascular health, highlighting a major opportunity to make movement and exercise a bigger part of everyday life in our schools and workplaces. The benefits go far beyond the heart—from head to toe! Also covered in this episode: statins and dementia, new data on Repatha, CoQ10 and diabetes, elevated blood pressure and mortality, tadalafil and muscle health, and the connection between long COVID and high blood pressure. Special thanks to HiLo for supporting this episode! Learn more about the HiLo blood pressure band here: hilousa.sjv.io/c/2316006/3958663/54960

Episode 521: Reversing Artery Plaque Is Real (Case Study)

2026-10-1323:57

This week, Dr. Kahn presents the case of a patient seen this month at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity who, over the course of five years, has reversed artery aging and plaque and is enjoying excellent health. He discusses the program used to achieve these benefits. This case, along with many others from the Kahn Center, offers hope for maintaining youthful arteries throughout your life. Other topics include the failure of NR in Parkinson's disease, lipoprotein(a) variability and its relationship to carotid plaque, vegan diets for type 2 diabetes, the USDA dietary guidelines and health, caffeine before sprint exercise, and the possible advantages of low-cysteine diets. Thanks to xtendlife.com. Use discount code KAHN15.

Episode 520: Eating for Heart Health, Red Meat, and Oxalates

2026-10-0626:01

This week, Dr. Kahn presents a new scientific statement by the American College of Cardiology on nutrition to prevent heart disease. The emphasis is on plant-based choices while limiting red meat, processed foods, and excess added sugar. Sometimes, hearing the same recommendation over and over can help. Other topics include statin protection during chemotherapy, retatrutide for weight loss, the MIND diet for brain health, walnuts to boost mood, chronic inflammation and heart disease as measured by CRP and GlycA, and pomegranates for heart health. Thanks to our sponsor, XtendLife. Use the discount code KAHN15 at checkout.

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