This week, Dr. Kahn brings up the topic of the mind’s role in heart health. A randomized trial of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in patients at high risk for heart events over 5 years showed powerful benefits, including reduced CIMT thickness on ultrasound. He also discusses the role of hope in heart patients, and a trial that found statins did not worsen depression in those affected. Mindful eating is also covered, with data showing it’s linked to higher-quality, plant-based dietary patterns. Chew your food and be grateful.

Shorter topics include pycnogenol for cellulite, diet drinks and diabetes risk, therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and aging reversal, and the benefits of chickpeas, black beans, olive oil, and the Portfolio Diet for reducing heart deaths.

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This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn explores a groundbreaking new topic: predicting dementia before symptoms appear.

Would you want to know if your brain health is at risk—even while your memory still feels sharp? New blood tests may offer insight, and the results could open the door to preventative strategies involving diet, sleep, exercise, and targeted supplements.

Dr. Kahn also tackles several fast facts in the "hot topics" section:

Is there a link between cell phone use and prostate cancer?

Can EMF exposure during MRI scans contribute to disease?

Does sugar intake—especially from sodas—actually increase your risk for type 2 diabetes?

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Tune in for practical tips, intriguing science, and the power of knowing—before it’s too late.

In this special bonus episode of Heart Doc VIP, I’m joined by my friend and cohost of the Reversing Heart Disease Summit, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo. A Metabolic Recovery Specialist and Founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Dr. Ritamarie brings over 30 years of clinical experience to her mission of teaching "empowered self-care."

She’s a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with advanced certifications in Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®. Her approach blends natural healing methods with cutting-edge science to create personalized wellness programs that support lasting metabolic and cardiovascular health.