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Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the U.S. for decades — but it doesn’t have to be your future. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kelly Ratheal, a cardiologist and lipid specialist with a strong focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine. We dig into:

• Why heart disease often begins long before adulthood
• How family history influences your risk
• When kids and teens should be screened
• The difference between LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
• What your triglycerides reveal about insulin resistance
• The truth about statins
• Why building muscle may be the most powerful metabolic tool you have
• The lifestyle habits that actually lower risk
• How small, doable changes compound into major long-term benefits

Dr. Ratheal’s “blood, sweat, and tears” framework is both honest and motivating. Whether you're managing cholesterol, concerned about family risk, or simply trying to protect your health, this episode will give you clarity and confidence.

Find Dr. Ratheal at NBPreventionDocs.com

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