We’ve Been Thinking About Heart Disease All Wrong...

How would you change your behavior if you knew you already had heart disease? I’m Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, and in this podcast, I want you to understand that you do - because we all do. Yes, genetic factors play a massive role in the development of the disease, but your own understanding, decision-making, and habits can be similarly impactful. So don’t fear atherosclerosis - embrace it. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsor Function: ⁠https://www.functionhealth.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 0:00 - We've been thinking about atherosclerosis all wrong 1:55 - What is atherosclerosis? 2:54 - Do children have atherosclerosis? 3:50 - Atherosclerosis in teens and young adults 4:11 - The core mindset shift: it's not something you get, it's something you have 5:01 - You don't get atherosclerosis, you get the problems from it 6:29 - Lifestyle and mindset when approaching heart health 8:12 - Should children be on statins? 8:41 - Can we actually prevent atherosclerosis? 9:27 - The time curve: where are you and what can you do? 10:34 - Why heart disease is the number one killer 11:38 - The deck is stacked against us…how do we change it? 12:19 - Dr. London's personal experience ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices