In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Dr. Du Mond to explore a critically overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease, brain health decline, and chronic inflammation: the mouth. They dive into the powerful connection between oral pathogens and systemic inflammation, the role of red complex bacteria in heart disease and Alzheimer’s risk, how saliva testing can uncover hidden inflammatory triggers, and why simply brushing and flossing may not be enough. If you’ve optimized your diet, exercise, and labs but your inflammatory markers like HSCRP or Lp-PLA2 remain elevated, this conversation may uncover the missing link. About the Guest Dr. Du Mond is a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning. She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection. By combining CBCT imaging, salivary pathogen testing, and immune profiling, she helps identify hidden sources of inflammation that traditional dentistry often overlooks. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐮 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmd.dental/ 👉Website: https://www.dmd-dental.com/ This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

Key Timestamps 00:00 – What proactive, personalized prevention really means 00:37 – Why oral health is a major driver of heart, brain, and metabolic disease 02:00 – The study linking periodontal disease and cardiovascular events 04:30 – How dentistry evolved into systemic inflammation care 07:30 – Inflammation explained: protective vs. destructive 10:00 – Root cause vs. band aid treatment of inflammation 12:10 – Which lab markers matter: HSCRP, Lp-PLA2, myeloperoxidase 15:00 – The role of CBCT imaging in detecting hidden oral infections 17:00 – Why direct-to-consumer lab testing needs expert interpretation 18:30 – Dr. Du Mond’s personal inflammation discovery 21:30 – Who should consider advanced oral pathogen testing 23:50 – Oral microbiome vs. gut microbiome connection 26:00 – Why one size fits all health advice fails 30:40 – Why symptoms appear after tissue destruction begins 33:00 – Advanced dental tools beyond standard cleanings 35:30 – What red complex bacteria are and why they matter 37:40 – Oral health and longevity optimization 41:00 – Insurance limitations vs. preventive care 46:00 – How to work with Dr. Du Mond 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐌𝐃 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909

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For decades, healthcare has trained us to wait. Wait for symptoms. Wait for abnormal labs. Wait for a crisis.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with membership medicine pioneer Tom Blue to unpack why that model is failing, and what’s replacing it. Together, they explore the rise of proactive, precision-based care, why insurance is misaligned with true prevention, how technology is compressing the 17-year “translational gap” in medicine, and what it really takes to build a “medical time machine.” They also dive into cognitive longevity, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and why your health is no longer destiny…it’s a skill set.

If you’ve ever wondered why traditional healthcare feels rushed, reactive, and one-size-fits-all… this episode explains why, and shows you a better path forward.

Tom Blue is one of the most influential voices in membership-based medicine and modern healthcare innovation. For over two decades, he has helped physicians build practices centered on prevention, personalization, and patient experience, long before it became mainstream. Through his work at OvationLab, Tom partners with forward-thinking doctors to compress the gap between medical discovery and real-world care. His passion? Turning cutting-edge science into practical systems that help people live longer, sharper, stronger lives.

Connect with Tom Blue:

👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovation.lab/

👉Website: https://ovationlab.com/

00:00 – Why insurance is a poor curator of optimal health 02:12 – The evolution of membership medicine since 2001 04:38 – Coronary calcium scoring and the birth of modern prevention 05:34 – The 17-year “translational gap” in medicine 07:54 – Building a “medical time machine” 10:15 – Why insurance undermines prevention 14:51 – Prevention vs. catastrophic coverage explained 19:29 – Why optimal care is nearly impossible in an insurance-only model 24:07 – Why exceptional healthcare requires time 26:25 – Common misconceptions about concierge and longevity medicine 31:02 – The difference between “medical butler” care and true prevention 33:26 – Data overload, wearables, and the rise of AI in medicine 38:16 – Preventing heart attacks: why 90% are avoidable 40:32 – From destiny to skill: taking control of your health future 45:13 – Introducing ViewMind: the CT calcium score for the brain 49:45 – Measuring cognitive function before decline begins 53:49 – Why objective brain data changes behavior 54:07 – How Tom helps physicians build transformative practices

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

*Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/

👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd

👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/

👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909

👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life

At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.

📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

Is Cognitive Decline Reversible? Here’s One Family’s Game-Changing Discovery. In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Rob Liebreich, CEO of Goodwin Living and creator of the revolutionary brain health program, Stronger Memory. What began as a son trying to help his mom with mild cognitive impairment turned into a validated, science-backed intervention that has now helped over 60,000 people, and counting.

Stronger Memory combines three simple daily habits like reading, reading aloud, writing by hand, and basic math, and has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to improve cognition, delay decline, and restore connection.

They discuss:

1. Why Rob created the program

2. How his mom reversed cognitive decline and still thrives 13 years later

3. The science behind the brain’s prefrontal cortex and memory

4. How George Mason University validated the results

5 . How you can get started for free

Learn more about Stronger Memory at: https://strongermemory.org

For personalized care, visit: https://join.healthspanmd.com

⏱ Full Episode Time Stamps

Time Topic

00:00 Why protecting the brain is the next frontier in longevity care

01:50 Women’s health, heart disease, and vascular risk after menopause

03:30 Meet Rob Liebrich: CEO and son on a mission to save his mom’s mind

06:50 The discovery: 3 habits that transformed his mom’s cognition

09:10 From family breakthrough to national program: Stronger Memory

13:50 Clinical data, MoCA scores, and university-verified results

18:40 Social engagement and the power of connection

25:30 How to implement the program (and why it’s free)

32:00 Minimal effective dose and habit formation strategies

37:00 Why more people don’t know about this and how we change that

44:00 Dr. Hurst: “This may be one of the most impactful stories I’ve heard.” This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

*Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/

👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd

👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/

👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909

👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608

🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life

At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia.

🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.

📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call