The Dr. London Podcast

In today’s podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, answers the questions you sent in. Ranging from cholesterol, blood pressure, and aortic aneurysm to a heart surgeon's mindset and perspective. Hope you enjoy! My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors LMNT: Get a free sample pack of LMNT's most popular flavors with any purchase at https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rho Nutrition: Get 25% off the most bioavailable supplements on the market by heading to https://rhonutrition.com/london (Code: LONDON) Rorra: The highest-quality filtered water pitcher is now available. If you want cold, clean water you and your family can trust go to https://www.rorra.com/london to save 25% on your water filter. My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 Q&A Podcast 00:00:49 What are the most effective ways to reduce your risk of heart disease? 00:07:34 Why is cholesterol so important, and at the same time, we want to lower it? 00:11:32 If you're diagnosed with high Lp(a), what does this mean, and what should you do next? 00:15:45 What are the most important ingredients for a healthy diet 00:20:11 Advice for those interested in a career in medicine 00:23:52 Who is on the heart surgery team, and what role does everyone have? 00:29:19 What is an aortic aneurysm how is it diagnosed and treated? 00:40:40 What's one area you've changed your mind on in medicine 00:46:30 What habits are responsible for your success and failures 00:50:42 Why did you make the decision to stop drinking alcohol? 00:54:49 What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? 00:57:18 Thank you for listening! ** 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

I'm Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon in practice for over 25 years. In this episode I break down five landmark cardiovascular studies, the foundational research that did the heavy lifting to shape how we treat heart disease today. But this isn't just a history lesson. I walk through each study the same way a physician does: how the study was designed, what it got right, what it got wrong, and whether it held up over time. That framework is the real takeaway, because in an age of overwhelming health information, knowing how to evaluate a study is more valuable than memorizing any single result. We go from Framingham in 1948, which invented the very idea of a "risk factor," all the way to SPRINT in 2015, which changed the blood pressure number we all aim for. Along the way you'll see exactly how these studies stack on top of each other to answer the next question: Do risk factors exist? Which ones matter most? Is one of them actually causal? And how hard should we push when we treat them? Medical science isn't stone tablets. It's guidance, and it should be pressure-tested constantly. Strong beliefs, loosely held. Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Get a free sample pack of eight flavors with any purchase at: https://drinkLMNT.com/london Function Health: Get 160+ lab tests for less than a dollar a day at: https://functionhealth.com/london CHAPTERS 0:00 – What this episode covers & why foundational studies matter 2:10 – Study #1: The Framingham Heart Study (1948) 4:15 – What Framingham got right: risk factors compound 5:05 – Where Framingham fell short, and how it holds up today 6:05 – Study #2: The 2013 smoking study (200,000 smokers) 7:15 – Quitting before 40 drops your risk by nearly 90% 7:35 – The study's flaws, and why the numbers still hold 9:20 – Sponsor: LMNT 10:45 – Study #3: INTERHEART, 52 countries, 9 risk factors 11:20 – Ranking the risk factors: cholesterol, smoking, stress 12:15 – The weakness of a retrospective study 13:00 – Study #4: Mendelian randomization: is cholesterol causal? 13:40 – Why the "ideal" cholesterol study can't ethically be run 14:20 – Nature's controls: the genetic lottery on both ends 15:55 – Lower is better, earlier is better (the sun exposure analogy) 17:30 – Where it holds up today: apolipoprotein B 18:15 – Sponsor: Function Health 19:40 – Study #5: The SPRINT trial (2015), how low should BP go? 20:35 – Why they stopped the trial early 21:20 – The catch: how blood pressure was actually measured 22:20 – Why 120 became the standard 23:10 – Putting all five together: the decision-making chain 24:20 – How to evaluate any medical study yourself 25:45 – "Strong beliefs, loosely held" 26:15 – Closing thoughts My Newsletter: https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter My Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd *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

In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaks down the most common cholesterol question he gets: how do you actually lower your ApoB? He explains why ApoB predicts cardiovascular risk better than LDL-C, why insulin sensitivity is the through line connecting sugar, saturated fat, fiber, muscle, and body weight, and what to do when you've done everything right and your numbers still won't budge. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Replace what you actually sweat out - FREE 8-flavor sample pack with any purchase → https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Function Health: 160+ labs, 5x your standard panel, for less than a dollar a day (Use code LONDON25 as your access code and LONDON25 as your gift code at checkout to unlock your $25 credit.) → https://www.functionhealth.com/london Get access to every episode before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FU0S6O or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3DJvyav My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 The #1 Cholesterol Question I Get Asked 00:01:00 Why Nobody Knew What ApoB Was 10 Years Ago 00:01:40 LDL-C vs. ApoB: The Truck Analogy 00:03:20 What Is an "Optimal" ApoB? (90 / 80 / 70) 00:05:00 Why Your Doctor Isn't Testing For This 00:06:20 The Two Foundational Buckets 00:07:20 Diet #1: Sugar, Starch & the Insulin Connection 00:11:20 Diet #2: Saturated Fat and the Substitution Trap 00:13:20 Diet #3: Fiber — Not Sexy, But It Works 00:16:20 Is Dietary Cholesterol Actually the Problem? 00:19:20 Exercise #1: Muscle Is Your Biggest Glucose Sink 00:21:40 Exercise #2: Weight Loss & Visceral Fat 00:24:40 What If You Do Everything and Nothing Changes? 00:26:40 Medications Are NOT a Failure 00:29:00 Statins: The Most Demonized Drug in Medicine 00:32:40 Ezetimibe 00:34:00 PCSK9 Inhibitors & the Genetic Evidence 00:36:40 Bempedoic Acid 00:38:00 Why Medication Alone Is Never Enough 00:39:20 Pulling Every Lever 00:40:40 Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaks down everything you need to know about stroke. He explains the different types of stroke, the warning signs your body gives you before one happens, who's most at risk, and the critical steps you can take right now to protect yourself and the people you love. My Newsletter: https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rho Nutrition: https://www.rhonutrition.com/london Get access to every episode before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FU0S6O or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3DJvyav My Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 What Is a Stroke? 00:03:00 Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke 00:07:00 Warning Signs Everyone Should Recognize 00:11:00 Who's Really at Risk? 00:15:00 The Link Between Heart Disease and Stroke 00:20:00 What You Can Control Starting Today 00:25:00 When Every Minute Counts 00:30:00 Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, uncovers how healthy people are still having heart attacks. He explains how LDL-C isn't the only blood test that predicts heart disease, the genetic risk factors everyone should know about, and which factors you can control to prevent a heart attack in the future. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/london Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 How "Healthy" People Still Have Heart Attacks 00:01:20 Two Patient Scenarios. One Problem 00:05:20 LDL-C vs. ApoB 00:07:40 Lp(a): The Hidden Genetic Risk Factor 00:09:28 Normal Does NOT Equal Optimal 00:10:00 What Happens Inside Your Arteries? 00:12:41 The INTERHEART Study: Preventable Risk Factors for Heart Attacks 00:17:40 Genetics: Your Heart is Your Heart 00:21:53 Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks 3 ways alcohol affects your heart. He breaks down how alcohol raises blood pressure, increases the risk of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation, and how heavy alcohol consumption can lead to heart failure. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Rho Nutrition: https://www.rhonutrition.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 How Drinking Alcohol Affects Your Heart Health 00:02:29 Alcohol Metabolism & The Dangers of Acetaldehyde on Your Heart 00:05:51 High Blood Pressure, AFib, and Heart Failure 00:12:51 Is Low to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Safe? Red Wine? 00:21:35 The Good News: Reducing/Quitting Alcohol Makes A Difference 00:24:00 No Safe Amount of Alcohol Consumption 00:26:51 My Challenge to You 00:27:48 Thank you for listening! ** 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

After decades working in men's health, one thing is clear: most of what determines how long and how well men live comes down to understanding the body, knowing where the risks are, and acting on them early enough to make a difference. In this episode I cover risks across cardiovascular health, mental health, the screenings most men put off, and what building a genuine foundation for long term health actually looks like for you and the people around you. My Newsletter⁠ ⁠www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: ⁠https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london My Social Media Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd 00:00 Introduction 1:07 Why men's health impacts everyone, not just males 09:20 Why cardiovascular disease hits men harder and earlier than women, and what drives that gap 12:15 Why erectile dysfunction is about more than sexual health, and what it can reveal about the cardiovascular system 16:08 What testosterone actually does in both men and women, and why getting levels wrong in either direction carries risk 20:36 Why men consistently avoid health screenings, and how to overcome the fear that stops them going 24:04 What an abdominal aortic aneurysm is, why it goes undetected so often, and who should be getting screened 25:02 Why bone density is an overlooked factor in male longevity, and what osteoporosis means for how men age 26:10 How early screening changes outcomes for colorectal cancer, and what the process actually involves 27:08 What men should know about testicular cancer, why it's most prevalent in younger men, and how self-examination works 28:19 Why half of all men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia and what it means 29:20 Why pelvic floor strength matters before a procedure, and how kegel exercises can accelerate recovery 31:07 What sleep apnea does to your health over time, and why its effects extend to the people sleeping around you 32:14 Why male depression often goes unrecognised, and what sits behind the fact that male suicide rates are three times higher than female 34:31 The key pillars of men's health and why addressing them shapes quality of life across every dimension ** 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

After 25 years and thousands of open-heart surgeries, one truth stands above everything: I can save your life, but I can't live it for you. The decisions that determine how long and how well you live happen daily, at home, not in my operating room. In this episode, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London shares the 11 most important lessons his career in medicine has taught him, the ones that weren't in the textbooks, that med school got wrong, or that science has completely overturned since he qualified. My Newsletter⁠ www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/london Rho: https://www.rhonutrition.com/london My Social Media Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ What you'll learn: Why atherosclerosis starts in children, and what that means for how you manage heart disease risk today The truth about cholesterol, why LDL alone doesn't tell the full story (and the two markers most doctors never check: ApoB and Lp(a)) Why chronic inflammation is the silent driver behind nearly every major disease The surprising fact that exercise is the most powerful supplement on the planet, and why sitting all day cancels your workout Why it's never too late to start, the cardiovascular improvements possible in your 70s and 80s Why food is medicine, and what ultra-processed food is quietly doing to your gut, brain, and heart How sleep protects your cardiovascular system, hormones, and memory, and what happens when you cut it short The link between mental health and physical health, including why loneliness is as dangerous as smoking Why the physician-patient relationship remains the single most powerful tool in medicine ** 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

Most longevity conversations focus on two things: living longer (lifespan) and living healthier (healthspan). But there's a third pillar almost nobody talks about. In this video, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London introduces timespan, the science of how you experience the time you have. Why does a year at 50 feel shorter than a summer at 7? Why do we reach our deathbeds feeling like we "just blinked"? And what can we actually do about it? In this episode, Dr. London breaks down: The Proportional Theory of Time, the mathematical reason why time speeds up as you age (and why you've already lived half your "felt" life by 17 or 18) The neuroscience of episodic memory, how your brain decides what gets recorded in 4K vs. what gets skipped The Reminiscence Bump: Why ages 15–25 feel richest in memory, and how to recreate that density 3 levers to reclaim your time perception: Flow, Presence, and Purpose My Newsletter⁠ https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ Thank you to our sponsors Function: www.functionhealth.com/london LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ ** 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

Most people think healthy living means getting it perfect every day. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I can tell you that mindset is exactly what's keeping people stuck. Real life doesn't pause for your health goals. Sick kids. Late mornings. A meal grabbed on the run - again. In this episode, I'm talking about something nobody in medicine wants to admit: the gap between what we tell patients to do and the life they actually have to live. Because here's what I've learned from the operating table - your health story isn't written in a single day. The ledger stays open. And every choice you make today, imperfect as it may be, is still a vote for the person you're becoming. This isn't about letting yourself off the hook. It's about staying engaged, staying attentive, and understanding that tomorrow is always another opportunity to cast a different vote. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/ Thank you to our sponsor Rorra: www.rorra.com/london Rho: www.rhonutrition.com/london Get access to every episode before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FU0S6O or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3DJvyav My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd 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

Most people think needing medication means they've failed. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I think that mindset is putting lives at risk, including my own. In this episode, I'm stories I rarely talk about: a patient who did everything "right”, and the moment I ignored my own warning signs as a heart surgeon. Both of us had the same blind spot and it almost cost everything. The truth is lifestyle is powerful. But it's not everything. And refusing medication when your biology demands it isn't discipline...it's a dangerous gamble. *My Newsletter⁠* https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ *Thank you to our sponsors* Rorra : rorra.com/london Rho : rhonutrition.com/london *My Social Media* Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ As a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, I often discuss how important it is to address health concerns. This video highlights that taking medications is a strategic approach to risk reduction, not a sign of failure, especially when considering individual medical genetics. While lifestyle changes are powerful for overall health science, they don't always solve every issue, and sometimes medical education emphasizes the necessity of interventions. We must embrace all available tools in healthcare for optimal medlife. * 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

Are you ignoring the warning signs your heart is sending you? I’m Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, and in this podcast, I’m breaking down the 10 most critical heart disease warning signs and symptoms that affect both men and women…many of which people dismiss as everyday aches and pains. My Newsletter⁠ https://drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Function: https://www.functionhealth.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction: 10 signs your heart may be telling you something 02:14 — The 3 categories of heart problems explained 05:39 — Sign #1: Chest pain or discomfort 09:28 — Sign #2: Shortness of breath 10:57 — Sign #3: Arm or shoulder pain 12:14 — Sign #4: Jaw and neck pain 12:38 — Sign #5: Unusual fatigue 14:46 — Sign #6: Lightheadedness or blacking out 16:28 — Sign #7: Cold sweats 19:47 — Sign #8: Nausea, vomiting, or reflux-like symptoms 21:09 — Sign #9: Palpitations 23:08 — Sign #10: Swelling in legs, ankles, or abdomen 26:12 — Critical action: When to call 911 immediately 27:16 — Closing: Why early action saves lives ** 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

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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks foods that are proven to shorten or extend your lifespan. My Newsletter: https://drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Function: https://www.functionhealth.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.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 – Redefining Longevity (Delaying Age-Related Disease) 1:34 – Food as Information, Not Just Energy 3:47 – Key Biomarkers to Track (A1C, Triglycerides, LDL, CRP) 6:48 – Foods That HURT Longevity 6:50 – #1: Ultra-Processed Foods 10:51 – #2: Sugary Drinks 18:02 – #3: Excess Saturated Fats 21:13 – #4: Processed Meats 22:36 – #5: Alcohol 24:13 – Foods That HELP Longevity 24:59 – #1: Lean & Plant-Based Protein 26:44 – #2: Dietary Fiber, Fruits & Vegetables 28:31 – #3: Monounsaturated Fats (Avocado, Olive Oil, Nuts) 28:57 – Closing Thoughts: Stack the Deck in Your Favor ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, exposes the truth about modern medicine: your doctor can save you, but they can't heal you. The healthcare system does a great job of getting you out of trouble, but struggles to identify the root cause of disease. Ultimately, only you can heal yourself. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsor Rorra: https://www.rorra.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 Introduction - Medicine Can Save You, But Can't Heal You 1:04 What Medicine Does Well (and Where It Falls Short) 2:02 Addressing Symptoms vs. Root Causes 4:02 Dr. London's Story: 10 Years of Disillusionment 4:45 The Smoking Patient Example 6:17 Discovering Functional Medicine 8:08 Applying Functional Medicine to Practice 9:01 Why It Still Didn't Work 11:02 The Real Gap: Human Behavior 11:31 The Solution: Education, Engagement & Empowerment 13:22 Your Body, Your Rules - Taking Responsibility 14:22 Wearables & Biomarkers Putting Power Back in Your Hands 15:12 The Challenge: Pick One Thing & Do the Work 16:27 Thank You for Listening! ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks 5 lifestyle factors that silently accelerate biological age. We can't run from our genes, but we do have a say on how they are expressed. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsor Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction & The "Flesh Test" 01:35 - Chronological Age vs. Biological Age 03:42 - How Biological Age is Measured (Telomeres, Methylation, Inflammation) 07:00 - Habit #1: Smoking 09:39 - Habit #2: Physical Inactivity & Sitting 11:50 - Habit #3: Obesity & Visceral Fat 17:35 - Habit #4: Chronic Stress 20:51 - Habit #5: Poor Sleep 24:20 - Identical Twin Studies 26:40 - Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, talks about 5 metrics everyone should know to help assess their risk for heart disease. He breaks down five important health markers—like blood pressure, APOB/Lp(a), body composition, and fitness—that provide insight into your cardiovascular health and long-term risk. These numbers don’t diagnose disease on their own, but together they help paint a clearer picture, allowing you to take proactive steps through lifestyle changes and early intervention to tip the odds in your favor. Click Here to Get my Heart Health Protocol (no-cost) My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 5 Numbers That Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk 00:02:11 Disease is a Game of Risk & Probability 00:04:20 Family History: You Can't Run From Your Genes 00:08:06 Waist-to-Height Ratio: Estimation of Fat Distribution 00:13:20 Blood Pressure: Silent Killer 00:17:13 Resting Heart Rate 00:19:32 ApoB and Lp(a) 00:27:15 (BONUS) Stable Angina: Red Flag 00:31:14 Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's episode Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, breaksdown the difference between a panic attack and heart attack. He also dives into the intricacies between how men and women present differently with a heart attack. Finally, he highlighted the importance of context in medicine. Click here to sign up for my free newsletter Thank you to our sponsors: Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media: Instagram TikTok Facebook Timestamps: 00:00:00 Overview of Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack, Men/Women Heart Attack Symptoms, and Importance of Context in Medicine 00:00:37 Information Without Context Can Be Misleading 00:05:10 Panic Attack vs. Heart Attack Scenario 00:17:03 The Difference in Men & Women Heart Attack Symptoms 00:22:31 Patient & Physciain Relationship 00:28:38 Thank You For Listening! ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the benefits of regular coffee consumption. He unpacks the difference between DECAF and caffeinated coffee. The proper way to filter your coffee for the most benefit. Finally, the protocol of when to start and stop drinking coffee, how much, and the type. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Resources - Impact of coffee intake on human aging: Epidemiology and cellular mechanisms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39557300/ - Caffeinated Coffee Consumption or Abstinence to Reduce Atrial Fibrillation: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2841253 - Coffee drinking timing and mortality in US adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39776171/ - Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and a dose-response meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24459154/ - Wake up and smell the coffee: caffeine supplementation and exercise performance-an umbrella review of 21 published meta-analyses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30926628/ - The impact of coffee subtypes on incident cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, and mortality: long-term outcomes from the UK Biobank: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36162818/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 The Health Benefits of Coffee (Caffeine, Antioxidants, & Avoid Diterpenes) 00:04:13 Drinking Black Coffee Has the Maximal Benefits 00:05:01 Coffee Slows Epigenic Aging 00:06:41 Cardiovascular Benefits of Coffee 00:09:55 Regular Coffee Consumption is Linked with Lower Type-2 Diabetes 00:12:01 How Coffee Affects Our Brain (Decrease in Alzheimer's) 00:13:00 Coffee vs. Cancer 00:15:17 Coffee Protocol for Optimal Benefits (When? How Much? Type?) 00:16:20 The History of Coffee 00:19:08 Coffee Does Not Replace Exercise, Sleep, and Proper Nutrition 00:20:37 Thanks for Listening! ** 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

In today's podcast episode, Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, unpacks how poor sleep impacts your overall health. He shares the effects of too little sleep and too much sleep. Dr. London shares the unique risk for shift workers and sleep apnea. He shares 7 tactics that have personally improved his sleep. Click Here to Get my Heart Health Protocol (no-cost) My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter Thank you to our sponsors Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london Function Health: 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: 00:00:00 How Poor Sleep Impacts Your Overall Health 00:00:51 U-Shape Sleep Curve: What is the Optimal Amount of Sleep 00:04:27 Internal Clock Misalignment & Hormone Timing 00:06:13 Metabolic & Appetite Disruption 00:07:31 Mood & Mental Clarity Impact From Poor Sleep 00:09:22 Unique Risks of Shift Workers 00:11:01 Sleep Apnea Effects on the Heart 00:16:08 My Sleep Struggle & Journey 00:18:41 6 Simple Tactics to Improve Your Sleep 00:24:50 Thank You For Listening! ** 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