DiscoverHeart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel KahnEpisode 450: How Old Is Your Heart? Understanding Heart Age and Risk Calculators
Episode 450: How Old Is Your Heart? Understanding Heart Age and Risk Calculators

Episode 450: How Old Is Your Heart? Understanding Heart Age and Risk Calculators

Update: 2025-08-05
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This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn dives into a new study showing that many Americans have a “heart age” older than their actual age — and what that means for your long-term health. He breaks down 5 online heart risk calculators that can help you assess your chances of heart attack and stroke.

Plus, Dr. Kahn weighs in on the ongoing cholesterol and egg debate, reviews new heart medication data, and shares research on spirulina’s potential to lower blood pressure.

For more, check out the blog post: 5 Heart Calculators to Know Your Risk Assessment 

Special thanks to igennus.com — use discount code DrKahn at checkout.

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Episode 450: How Old Is Your Heart? Understanding Heart Age and Risk Calculators

Episode 450: How Old Is Your Heart? Understanding Heart Age and Risk Calculators