#212: Optimizing Heart Health with Dr. Nicole Harkin
“In terms of optimizing heart health, I very much have a life first approach; starting with a lot of the important lifestyle changes…incorporate more plants and less processed foods, and exercise.” —Dr. Nicole Harkin
In this episode, I interview Dr. Nicole Harkin about cardiovascular disease prevention and what we can do to prevent our number one chronic disease. We also discuss cholesterol; the myths and misconceptions.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Why should we ALL be more interested and knowledgeable about heart health
Dr. Harkin’s top tips for optimizing heart health
Common myths and misconceptions that people or even health professionals have about cardiovascular health
Confusion about cholesterol, such as: “your brain is made of cholesterol, so you need to eat cholesterol!”
One tip for busy parents who want to optimize heart health in their children
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Dr. Nicole Harkin
More about my honored guest:
Nicole Harkin, MD, FACC is a preventive cardiologist who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Clinical Lipidology. After graduating from Boston University School of Medicine, she attended Columbia University for Internal Medicine residency and New York University for Cardiology fellowship. She is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, a preventive telecardiology practice that provides cardiac optimization through precision and lifestyle medicine for patients in California, New York, and Florida. Passionate about preventing and treating heart disease through healthful, sustainable lifestyle changes, Dr Harkin works with her patients to create a proactive, personalized cardiac care plan. She is also the Chief Medical Advisor for PlateUp, a health tech start-up dedicated to improving health through nutrition, and is a member of Planted Forward, a comprehensive, multi-speciality telemedicine health team. She proudly serves on several committees, including the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Nutrition Working Group and the American College of Cardiology California Chapter Prevention Committee. She currently lives with her family in San Francisco, CA. When not doctoring, she spends the majority of her time with her three young children. She also enjoys cooking, yoga, Peloton-ing, hiking, and traveling. Wholeheartcardiology.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
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