You Can't Retire From Purpose - What 40 Years of Cardiology Taught Dr. Alan Rozanski About Living
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Dr. Alan Rozanski discusses the importance of purpose and the six domains of health in aging well.
You Can't Retire From Purpose Dr. Alan Rozanski on the Six Domains of Health and What It Really Means to Age Well In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alan Rozanski — cardiologist, lifestyle medicine physician, professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a founding pioneer of behavioral cardiology. With nearly 300 published articles, Dr. Rozanski has spent 40 years studying how our physical and mental behaviors shape heart health. What We Cover The Aha Moment. Forty years ago, Dr. Rozanski watched patients' heart function deteriorate while simply talking about stress — just as it would on a treadmill. That observation launched a career exploring the mind-body connection. The Six Domains of Health. Physical Health — Exercise, resistance training, sleep, and nutrition. After 30, we lose 3–8% of muscle mass per decade. Resistance training can slow that decline. Mindset — Optimists live longer and show better biological markers. Gratitude costs nothing but attention. Emotional Well-Being — Chronic depression is one of the heart's greatest threats. Happiness builds resilience and extends life. Social Connection — The size and quality of your social network is a…
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