Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn Episode 466: Breakthroughs in Heart Valve Disease Treatment
Nov 4, 2025
Discover the latest breakthroughs in treating heart valve diseases, including insights on aortic and mitral valve treatments. Learn how semaglutide can impact heart health beyond weight loss, and uncover the surprising link between gum disease and brain health. Explore how cocoa flavanols can combat sitting-induced vascular decline. Delve into the potential of stem cell therapies for heart recovery, and find out how eating more fruits and vegetables can enhance your sleep quality.
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Personal Recommendation: Catchbio Cancer‑Risk App
- Joel Kahn promotes catchbio.com as a cancer-risk app and offers a discount code for listeners.
- He notes the app analyzes many risk factors and provides annual updates on prevention.
Statins Associated With Lower Breast Cancer Mortality
- Statin use around breast cancer diagnosis associated with lower mortality in Danish data.
- The study reports an absolute mortality reduction and lower breast-cancer deaths in statin users.
Use Flavanols To Offset Sitting's Vascular Harm
- If you sit for long periods, consume flavanol-rich foods like cacao, green tea, apples before sitting.
- Dietary flavanols prevented sitting-induced reductions in vascular function in a small randomized trial.