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In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the importance of the heart's strength. Dr. London explains how to measure heart strength with Ejection Fraction (EF), what causes a lower EF, and lifestyle modifications that can improve heart function. Dr. London reviews a study that shows how exercise can potentially reverse sedentary aging in midlife individuals.
00:00:00 Heart Function is the Single Most Important Factor for Longevity
00:01:00 Ejection Fraction (EF)
00:03:28 Why Does Ejection Fraction Matter?
00:05:36 Lower Ejection Fraction = High All-Cause Mortality
00:06:46 Sponsor: Our Place
00:08:10 The Heart Stiffening
00:09:26 What Are The Causes of Decreased EF?
00:14:19 Sponsor: LMNT
00:15:54 Full Evaluation of Your Heart
00:19:12 2-Year Exercise Program to Reverse Sedentary Aging
00:22:24 It's Never Too Late to Start
00:23:29 Thank You For Listening
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