Heart Health with Holistic Cardiologist & Author Joel Kahn M.D

🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this episode of Running Miles with Heart Disease CHD, Josh Sain sits down with Dr. Joel Kahn, triple board-certified cardiologist, author, and founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity.Dr. Kahn shares evidence-based strategies for preventing and reversing heart disease through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and advanced cardiovascular screening. His message is simple: "Test, don't guess."One of his strongest recommendations is that adults age 40+ consider a Heart Calcium CT Scan, a quick, affordable test that can detect silent heart disease years before symptoms develop. Dr. Kahn explains why even healthy-looking athletes and runners can have significant arterial plaque and discusses the importance of testing Lipoprotein(a), a genetic cholesterol risk factor affecting millions of people.Topics discussed include:• Heart Calcium CT Scans and cardiovascular screening• Lipoprotein(a) and hidden heart disease risk• Why endurance athletes may still develop heart disease• Atrial fibrillation and long-distance running• Plant-based nutrition and heart health• Dr. Fuhrman's GBOMBS framework:GreensBeansOnionsMushroomsBerriesSeeds & Spices• Foods that reduce inflammation• Concerns with carnivore and ketogenic diets• HIIT training vs. traditional cardio• Strength training and longevity• Sleep optimization and recovery• Gut health and dietary diversity• Supplements including Vitamin D, Omega-3s, CoQ10, B12, Magnesium, and Melatonin• The lifestyle habits that dramatically reduce heart disease riskDr. Kahn also shares inspiring patient success stories, his personal health routine, and practical steps listeners can take today to improve their cardiovascular health.Key Takeaway:You cannot assume you're healthy simply because you feel healthy. Proper screening, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle choices can dramatically improve long-term health outcomes.🌐 Dr. Joel Kahn Websiteshttps://www.drjoelkahn.comhttps://www.kahnlongevitycenter.com📚 Books by Dr. Joel Kahn• The Whole Heart Solution• Dead Execs Don't Get Bonuses• The Plant-Based Solution• The No B.S. Diet• Lipoprotein(a): The Heart's Quiet Killer🎥 Recommended Resources• Forks Over Knives• What the Health• You Are What You Eat (Netflix)• The Game Changers📱 Follow Dr. Joel KahnInstagram:@drjkahnX / Twitter:@drjkahnFacebook:Dr. Joel KahnYouTube:Joel Kahn YouTube Channel👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Joel KahnDr. Joel Kahn is a board-certified cardiologist, author, speaker, and pioneer in preventive and integrative cardiovascular medicine. Known as "America's Healthy Heart Doc," he has spent more than 40 years helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease through evidence-based lifestyle medicine, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and advanced cardiovascular testing. He is the founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity and a leading advocate for whole-food, plant-based nutrition.