5 Lessons I've Learned From Removing Alcohol From My Life
In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, shares his top 5 lessons learned since quitting alcohol. He explains what happens when you drink any type of alcohol, the effects and risks, and what's changed in his life. Drinking alcohol is a personal choice, and the goal of this podcast is to help you find what works best for you.
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The articles discussed:
New England Journal of Medicine on Alcohol Use:
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2507457
National Cancer Institute on Alcohol as a Group 1 Carcinogen:
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/alcohol/alcohol-fact-sheet
American Heart Association:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001341
Timestamps:
00:00:00 The Lessons I Have Learned From Removing Alcohol
00:00:36 My Experience with Alcohol
00:02:44 How Our Bodies Digest Alcohol
00:04:17 Alcohol is Toxic to Every Cell in Our Body
00:06:46 Sponsor: LMNT
00:08:20 The Risks of Drinking Alcohol
00:11:28 Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Red Wine?
00:14:12 Sponsor: Function
00:15:37 Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cancer
00:16:32 Alcohol Effects on the Brain
00:17:19 The Truth About Alcohol: Reviewing the Data
00:20:44 5 Lessons I Have Learned From Removing Alcohol
00:26:48 Thank You For Listening
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Exercise Protocol to Reverse Heart Aging & Improve Longevity
In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the importance of the heart's strength. Dr. London explains how to measure heart strength with Ejection Fraction (EF), what causes a lower EF, and lifestyle modifications that can improve heart function. Dr. London reviews a study that shows how exercise can potentially reverse sedentary aging in midlife individuals.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Heart Function is the Single Most Important Factor for Longevity
00:01:00 Ejection Fraction (EF)
00:03:28 Why Does Ejection Fraction Matter?
00:05:36 Lower Ejection Fraction = High All-Cause Mortality
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00:08:10 The Heart Stiffening
00:09:26 What Are The Causes of Decreased EF?
00:14:19 Sponsor: LMNT
00:15:54 Full Evaluation of Your Heart
00:19:12 2-Year Exercise Program to Reverse Sedentary Aging
00:22:24 It's Never Too Late to Start
00:23:29 Thank You For Listening
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Why You Know Better, But Don't Do Better
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, explores the maddening gap of why we know better, but don't do better. He explains how to identify this gap, why we all fall into this trap, and tactics to close the gap.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Why Do We Know Better, But Don't Do Better
00:01:44 Cognitive Dissonance: Defining The Gap
00:03:24 Self Affirmation Theory
00:04:40 Sponsor: LMNT
00:06:15 Real World Examples of Knowing and Not Doing Better
00:08:00 Why Do We Fall For This Trap?
00:11:32 What Are The Tactics to Escape This Trap?
00:13:30 Sponsor: Function Health
00:14:54 Small Wins Compound
00:16:36 Validation of Progress
00:18:15 What Happens If You Fall Off?
00:19:55 We are All Human
00:21:55 Thank You For Listening!
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11 Longevity Tests Everyone Should Know: How Healthy Are You?
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, reviews 11 longevity tests and tools that can help answer the question: "How Healthy Am I?". These tests can be used to better understand your current health baseline and to track your progress over time.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 How Healthy Are You?
00:00:55 Sponsor: Our Place
00:02:09 General Overview of Assessing Your Health
00:03:44 Your Perception of Your Health
00:05:20 Weight, BMI, & Height-to-Waist Ratio
00:07:50 Resting Heart Rate
00:09:00 Sleep Journal, Sleep Tracking, and Sleep Program
00:10:18 Mental Health & Wellness
00:11:15 Blood Pressure
00:12:30 Wearable Devices: Whoop, Apple Watch, & Garmin
00:15:40 Blood Lab Tests & Biomarkers
00:18:33 Genetic Testing
00:20:16 DEXA Scan
00:23:14 VO2 Max & Heart Effeciency
00:25:07 Know Your Baseline
00:27:55 Thank You For Listening! Like & Subscribe!
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High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Dangers, and How to Lower High Blood Pressure
In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon, covers a topic that affects 50% of the US population: high blood pressure (hypertension). He covers the basics of blood pressure, the levels of hypertension, the causes, and ways to treat high blood pressure. At the end of the podcast, you will have a basic understanding of hypertension and its associated dangers.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer
00:01:01 What is Blood Pressure?
00:04:50 Sponsor: Function Health
00:06:11 Levels of High Blood Pressure (Hypertension Levels)
00:07:59 The Dangers of High Blood Pressure
00:10:37 Why Blood Pressure Causes Heart Attack, Heart Disease, & Stroke
00:12:18 The Causes of High Blood Pressure
00:15:23 Sponsor: IM8
00:16:26 How to Treat High Blood Pressure with Lifestyle
00:22:07 Understanding High Blood Pressure Medications
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The Dr. Jeremy London Podcast is focused on bringing you tactical, relatable, and easy-to-understand health information designed to help you live a happier, healthier life. Dr. London is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience.