In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, breaks down what fad diets are and how to choose the right diet for you. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/ 

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like: 

*When did the first fad diet come to be? 

*Do fad diets work? 

*Are fad diets helping or hurting us? 

*Are some better than others? 

*How can you be successful on a diet? 

*Is there a "best" diet? 

*Is intermittent fasting a good thing? 

*What are three key takeaways to be more successful on your diet? 

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 18 

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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NpjRShXrApylcGP5H9gvX 

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO 

You can pick up your copy of his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/