Dr. Paul Richardson; "An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure"

Dr. Paul Richardson, CMC Chief Medical Officer, joins us today on Happier Healthier! Dr. Richardson is not only Conway Medical Center's CMO, he is also VP of Medical Education an internal medicine doctor. Today Dr. Richardson is using his vast knowledge and experience to teach us a little bit about heart health. In this episode, Dr. Richardson emphasizes the importance of preventative care when it comes to lowering risk of heart disease and living a heart-healthy life. You'll learn more about the opportunities for cardiac care offered at Conway Medical Center, and how partnering with Novant will only grow this service line. Talking Points: (01:22) Welcome back Dr. Paul Richardson (01:40) Dr. Richardson shares what is making him feel happier and healthier (03:25) Dr. Richardson tells us why he’s put his heart into CMC for over a decade (05:12) The role a primary care provider plays in cardiovascular health (06:24) The importance of health screenings at any age (06:50) PCP’s role in heart disease prevention and treatment  (07:40) Hypertension: What is it? Why does it matter? (08:30) Dr. Richardson’s approach to managing hypertension naturally  (08:55) Why South Carolina is considered the ‘Stroke Belt’ of the United States (10:00) Tips to improve heart health and lower risk of heart disease / death (10:08) Stop smoking (10:40) Salt intake  (11:00) Get exercise (11:05) Alternative techniques  (11:20) Dietary approach (13:10) Knowing warning signs of a stroke (15:15) What is the experience like for a CMC patient having a stroke or heart attack? (17:00) What to do about chest pain (17:50) Warning signs for cardiac disease in women (19:00) Learn about CMC Cardiac Care (20:40) How partnering with Novant Health will expand CMC Cardiac Care (23:10) Measures to take if you are genetically prone to heart disease (24:00) Dr. Richardson’s daily heart-healthy habits (25:40) “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” (26:45) Dr. Richardson’s shares his experience with his patients implementing healthy lifestyle changes and improving their lives Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@conwaymed⁠⁠⁠⁠ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠conwaymed⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ConwayMed⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@conwaymedicalcenter⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is brought to you by the CMC Foundation. For more information, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.  And just a reminder, All content discussed on CMC’s a Happier Healthier Podcast are the individual opinions of our hosts and guests and should not be construed as personalized medical advice. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast to treat any medical condition for either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues you may be having.  This disclaimer applies to any guest or contributor to the podcast.