Baptist HealthTalk

Can you reverse heart aging—or at least slow it down?In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles is joined by Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Chief Medical Executive of Integrated Services and Precision Care at Baptist Health, for a fascinating conversation about heart aging, longevity, inflammation, and the everyday habits that have the biggest impact on cardiovascular health.Together, they break down the science behind aging hearts, explain the growing research surrounding the extracellular matrix (ECM), and separate real prevention strategies from social media wellness hype.You’ll learn:• What “heart age” actually means—and how it’s measured • Why exercise is still the most powerful thing you can do for your heart • How sleep affects inflammation, heart health, and aging • What happens to the heart and blood vessels as we get older • The truth about biohacking, cold plunges, and red light therapy • Whether supplements and stem cell therapies really help • Why chronic disease impacts the heart, brain, and kidneys together • If heart aging can actually be reversed after age 50 • The truth about red wine and heart health • How lifestyle habits influence long-term cardiovascular riskWhether you’re focused on prevention, healthy aging, or simply trying to understand what really matters for heart health, this episode offers practical, science-backed guidance you can actually use.Host:Sandra PeeblesAward-Winning JournalistGuest:Jonathan Fialkow, M.D.,Cardiologist, Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care  Chief Medical Executive of Integrated Services & Precision CareBaptist HealthIf you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy:Heart Disease in Young Adults: Why It's Rising (and What to Watch Out ForWhat You Can do to Prevent a Heart Attack TodayFather-Son Cardiac Experts Debunk Top Heart Myths

Pensar en una cirugía puede causar miedo… pero hoy en día, la realidad es muy diferente.En este episodio de Baptist Health Talk, el Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja explica qué hacen los cirujanos generales, desde tratar hernias hasta problemas de la vesícula, y cómo es realmente la recuperación con técnicas modernas.Gracias a la cirugía laparoscópica y robótica, los procedimientos son menos invasivos, la recuperación es más rápida y los pacientes vuelven a su vida normal mucho antes.En este episodio hablamos de: Qué trata un cirujano general  Hernias y problemas de la vesícula  Cuándo buscar atención médica  Cómo es la recuperación  Mitos comunes sobre la cirugía 🎧 Infórmate, prepárate y toma decisiones con confianza.Presentadora:Sandra PeeblesPeriodista GalardonadaExperto:Juan Carlos Verdeja, M.D.Jefe de la División de Cirugía GeneralBaptist Health Medical Group

Thinking about surgery can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Dr. Juan Carlos Verdeja, Chief of General Surgery, breaks down what general surgeons actually do—from treating hernias to removing gallbladders—and what recovery really looks like today.Thanks to modern techniques like laparoscopic and robotic surgery, procedures are less invasive, recovery is faster, and patients are back to their normal lives sooner than ever.We cover: What general surgeons treat  Common conditions like hernias and gallstones  When to seek medical care  What recovery really feels like  Debunking common myths about surgery 🎧 Listen and feel more informed, prepared, and confident about your care.Host:Sandra PeeblesAward-Winning JournalistGuest:Juan Carlos Verdeja, M.D.Chief of the General Surgery Division Baptist Health Medical GroupAffiliate Dean, Professor of Surgery & Director of Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery,FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine