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EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why heart disease rates are spiking in Australians under 40

from 4BC Afternoons · host 4BC

From "doom scrolling" in bed to answering emails at midnight, Professor Jason Kovacic reveals how our high-pressure digital habits are physically damaging our arteries and causing a spike in heart disease among 30-somethings. Discover the "heart-brain axis" and the simple lifestyle shift that could save your life before stress takes its ultimate toll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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