Live Younger Longer

What is good health?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 6 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, talks through the true meaning of good health and healthiness and what you can do to maintain it. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like:

*How does the World Health Organization define good health?

*Are you healthy if you just don't have disease?

*How do we stay healthy throughout our life?

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 19

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Are fad diets healthy? Do they work?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, breaks down what fad diets are and how to choose the right diet for you. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like:

*When did the first fad diet come to be?

*Do fad diets work?

*Are fad diets helping or hurting us?

*Are some better than others?

*How can you be successful on a diet?

*Is there a "best" diet?

*Is intermittent fasting a good thing?

*What are three key takeaways to be more successful on your diet?

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 18

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One Simple Way to See If You're At Risk for Heart Disease

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, gives us the scoop on lipoprotein (a) and how it can lead to heart disease. Order his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Dr. Kopecky answers questions like:

*What is lipoprotein (a)?

*How does lipoprotein (a) lead to heart disease?

*How do you see if you have high levels of lipoprotein (a)?

*How do you avoid an excess of lipoprotein (a)?

*How do you get lipoprotein (a)?

*Are there any treatments to lower your lipoprotein (a) levels or inhibit its effects?

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 17

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Is caffeine heart-healthy?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

We've all had caffeine before; some of us have it every day. But what does that morning cup of coffee or tea do to us, really? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, provides insight on how caffeine affects our bodies, including:

*Caffeine is a stimulant that affects people differently

*People metabolize caffeine differently

*How to know if you're drinking too much caffeine

*If caffeine truly helps you wake up, or if other drinks can do the trick too

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 16

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9 Things You Can Do to Reduce or Prevent Cancer Risk

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 8 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Cancer is a scary and serious diagnosis. As a two-time cancer survivor himself, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, shares his story about beating cancer twice, as well as what you can do to prevent – or at least reduce your risk – of developing cancer. This includes:

*Getting proper nutrition and eating a healthy diet

*Staying physically active

*Wearing sunblock when outdoors *

Avoiding smoking

*Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption

*Maintaining a healthy weight

*Avoiding behaviors that elevate cancer risk (such as sharing needles and not practicing safe sex)

*Staying updated on vaccinations

*Maintaining regular checkups

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 15

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You can pick up your copy of his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

What is heart failure?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 1 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he explains what heart failure is, how it affects you, and what you can do to prevent it. This includes:

*How hard your heart works every day

*How heart failure begins

*How to avoid heart failure through a healthy diet and lifestyle

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 14

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO

You can pick up your copy of his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

How does high blood pressure affect your heart and overall health?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, outlines how high blood pressure affects your heart and your overall health, as well as what you can do to achieve a healthier blood pressure. This includes:

*Defining blood pressure

*How even a few points above a healthy blood pressure can adversely affect you

*How you can achieve a lower blood pressure

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 13

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO

You can pick up your copy of his book, Live Younger Longer, at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Is it better to be fit but fat or out of shape but lean?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, as he goes over a few reasons and tips on why it's more important to be physically active than to be at a healthy weight, including:

*What abdominal fat does to your body and health

*Easy ways to sneak more movement into your day

*Doing activity vigorous enough to be short of breath

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 12

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You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Is it worth living to be 100 if you spend the last 20 in a nursing home?

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Some people live to be over 100 years old, but lack a quality of life in their last twenty to thirty years. They have a long “age span” but not a long “health span”. What is the secret to living healthy, active, and vital until the last days of your life? Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he shares tips not only on how to live longer but also to live healthier longer. Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 11 Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/product/living-younger-longer/

Why you are so stressed and how to reduce it

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 4 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Stress will ALWAYS be a reality in our lives, so what can we do about it? Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, explains the origins of stress in our brains and offers excellent insight on managing or eliminating it to live a healthier life. You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Five things you didn't know that will save your life

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he goes over five important ways you can improve your health in ways that could potentially save your life one day. These methods include:

*Realizing the importance of your diet

*Interval training

*Knowing what your lipoprotein (a) is

*Realizing the importance of what/when/where/why/how you eat

*Being physically active

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 9

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO

You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Why are bad habits so hard to break?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 20:25:00 +0000

Habits. We all have them, good and bad. And as you likely know, they're hard to change! Ever wonder why?

*Why do our brains create habits?

*Can habits be healthy?

*Can you break a bad habit?

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventive Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he delves into why we have habits and what to do about unhealthy ones.

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 8

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO

You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Can you reverse coronary artery disease?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 4 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Coronary artery disease is a common health issue among aging people, but did you know that it is, to an extent, reversible? Using methods like:

*Not smoking

*Controlling cholesterol

*Losing weight

*Exercising

*Controlling blood pressure

*Controlling diabetes

*Following a healthy diet

*Managing stress

Why should you follow all these tips? Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he goes over these important methods to achieve coronary artery disease regression.

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 7

You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

How do you eat healthy at a restaurant?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Eating healthy at a restaurant can be difficult. The USDA states that only 1 out of 500 meals eaten at a restaurant can be classified as healthy!

To determine this, they take into account each dish's amount of:

* Calories

* Fat

* Sugar

* Salt

So how do you maneuver a menu while still trying to eat healthy? Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he goes over things to keep in mind at a restaurant.

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 6

You can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

What is the one thing you can do to improve your health?

tom@hit.agency (Dr. Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Is there any one single thing you can do that will improve your overall health?

* Can a specific supplement make me healthy?

* Will one single exercise reverse the aging process?

* Is there one superfood that will balance a sedentary lifestyle?

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he goes over what you *can* do to improve your overall health.

To learn more on this topic and many more, you can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

What's the key to a successful diet?

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000

What's the key to a successful diet?

A little perseverance can go a long way. A diet is like a marriage:

* Find one you love: you know you can stick with it for the rest of your life.

* It's healthy and stable: your diet is sustainable to follow long-term.

* Pay attention to it: be mindful and aware of what you eat when you're eating it.

* Spice it up: quite literally, put more spices on your food!

Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he clarifies his biggest tips for a successful diet.

Live Younger Longer Podcast | Episode 4

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Watch the rest of the episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-0wPfZ2Y6IYK0Tt924Ugr_urYP_80LOO

To learn more on this topic and many more, you can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Small steps and changes to live a healthier life

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

What are some small steps and small changes you can do to live a healthier life? It's the little things that add up. Both in a good way and in a bad way. Try to do more of the little steps that are good, and less of the little steps that are bad. Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he explains small ways you can live a longer, healthier life, such as working healthier foods into your diet, stress management, and getting a little bit more exercise in each day. To learn more on this topic, and many more, you can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

Can you "catch up" on your sleep debt?

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Is it possible to "catch up" on sleep you've lost? Unfortunately, it's not that easy. Join Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, as he busts myths surrounding sleep debt and provides information surrounding the importance of sleep. To learn more on this topic, and many more, you can pick up your copy of his book Live Younger Longer at: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

You can prevent disease but only slow aging

tom@hit.agency (Stephen Kopecky) — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:39:00 +0000

To learn more tips on how to slow the aging process, pick up a copy of Dr. Kopecky's book, Live Younger Longer.

Find it here: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/shop/healthy-aging-books/living-younger-longer/

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