Heart health for veterans: Cardiologist shares how to beat America’s leading cause of death - Tango Alpha Lima

About this episode

Dr. Columbus Batiste shares expert strategies for improving heart health and preventing cardiovascular disease among veterans.

Discover proven strategies for improving heart health and living longer with interventional cardiologist Dr. Columbus Batiste. In this encore episode of The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast, Dr. Batiste shares expert guidance on cardiovascular diseaseprevention, plant-based nutrition, and cardiac rehabilitation specifically for veterans and military families. Learn about Healthy Heart Nation, his nonprofitorganization helping thousands reverse heart disease through whole food nutrition, exercise, sleep and lifestyle medicine. Perfect for veterans facing increased heart disease risk, anyone interested in preventive cardiology, or those seeking natural approaches to cardiovascular wellness. Topics include cardiac rehab programs, heart-healthy eating, the physiology of heart disease and practical steps to reduce your risk of the leading cause of death in America. SHOW LINKS Dr. Columbus Batiste Heart Healthy Nation

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Columbus Batiste

Topics covered

• heart health
• cardiovascular disease prevention
• plant-based nutrition
• cardiac rehabilitation
• veterans health

Keywords

• Healthy Heart Nation
• whole food nutrition
• exercise
• sleep
• lifestyle medicine

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Products: Tango Alpha Lima, Healthy Heart Nation

Places: America

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