Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Dr. Mariza Snyder to explain why metabolic health and insulin resistance may reveal heart disease risk long before symptoms appear. Learn which markers to track, why muscle matters, and how tools like CGMs and coronary calcium scans can provide deeper insight into your cardiovascular health.
Heart disease risk goes far beyond LDL cholesterol. Dr. Philip Ovadia explains how metabolic health, insulin resistance, inflammation, statins, hormones, and coronary calcium scores can help you better understand your cardiovascular risk.
Ketones are more than an alternative energy source. They can help fuel your heart, support cardiac efficiency, improve vascular function, and promote metabolic health. Learn how low-carb eating, fasting, and exercise can help your body generate more ketones naturally.
Heart disease has remained the leading cause of death for over a century, despite decades of standard advice focused on lowering cholesterol. In this recap of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why conventional cardiac care is missing the mark. Learn how insulin resistance drives heart disease, why proper testing matters, and how returning to real, nutrient-dense foods can protect your heart and keep you off the operating table.
In this episode of the Hack My Age podcast, Dr. Philip Ovadia explains why LDL cholesterol is missing the bigger picture when it comes to heart disease. Discover the 5 essential metabolic metrics you should track instead to assess true cardiovascular risk and protect your long-term health naturally.
Hormones influence everything from heart rate and blood pressure to blood vessel function and heart rhythm. Learn how hormonal imbalances may affect cardiovascular health and what lifestyle changes can help support healthier hormone function.
Do carbohydrates really keep your heart healthy, or is that another outdated nutrition myth? Explore the latest science on carbs, cardiovascular disease, metabolic health, and why a low carb approach may better support long-term heart health.
Protein-enhanced snacks may sound healthy, but many are still ultra-processed foods packed with added sugars, seed oils, and refined grains. Discover why bioavailable protein from whole foods like beef, seafood, eggs, and dairy is a better choice for your metabolic and heart health.
Improving your heart health involves more than eating well and exercising. Discover four clinically backed habits that may support better cardiovascular and metabolic health, including donating blood, controlled heat and cold exposure, moderate caffeine intake, and practicing gratitude, while learning how to incorporate them safely into your routine.
Are animal-based diets healthier than plant-based diets? Explore the research on nutrient density, bioavailability, anti-nutrients, inflammation, and long-term health outcomes to understand the strengths and limitations of each approach and learn why whole, minimally processed foods matter most.
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