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Episode 411: Is it Cholesterol, Insulin Resistance, or Both?
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This week, Dr. Joel Kahn addresses a bold claim making the rounds: “Cholesterol doesn’t matter—it’s all about insulin resistance (IR).” Is that really true? Dr. Kahn breaks down the science, explaining how IR is measured, its connection to heart disease, and the best ways to improve metabolic health.
Since it’s Heart Month, Dr. Kahn also revisits the top risk factors for heart disease—still the leading cause of death for both men and women. He explores the life-extending benefits of a plant-based diet, along with surprising heart health hacks, from flossing your teeth to taking forest walks (yes, really). Plus, new research on why avoiding cigars and pipes is just as important as skipping cigarettes.
🚨 Don’t miss Reversing Heart Disease Summit 3.0 on March 18th! Sign up now at drtalks.com/summit/reversing-heart-disease/ to learn how to protect and even reverse heart disease.
431 episodes
Manage episode 464883918 series 2884269
This week, Dr. Joel Kahn addresses a bold claim making the rounds: “Cholesterol doesn’t matter—it’s all about insulin resistance (IR).” Is that really true? Dr. Kahn breaks down the science, explaining how IR is measured, its connection to heart disease, and the best ways to improve metabolic health.
Since it’s Heart Month, Dr. Kahn also revisits the top risk factors for heart disease—still the leading cause of death for both men and women. He explores the life-extending benefits of a plant-based diet, along with surprising heart health hacks, from flossing your teeth to taking forest walks (yes, really). Plus, new research on why avoiding cigars and pipes is just as important as skipping cigarettes.
🚨 Don’t miss Reversing Heart Disease Summit 3.0 on March 18th! Sign up now at drtalks.com/summit/reversing-heart-disease/ to learn how to protect and even reverse heart disease.
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