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Why Heart Disease Is the #1 Killer of Women (And Why Most Don’t See It Coming)

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joel Kahn to explore why heart disease remains the leading cause of death in women and why it’s often missed until it’s too late. We discuss early screening, the impact of menopause and hormones, and how lifestyle choices like diet, sleep, and inflammation management can dramatically reduce risk. This conversation offers practical, science-backed steps to protect long-term heart health.

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Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He…

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