11 Things I Wish They Taught Me in Med School (Heart Surgeon)

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