The Healthspan Podcast

In this episode, you'll hear: The latest science on preventing Alzheimer’s, and why dementia may be more preventable than you think The critical overlap between heart health and brain health, and how “multi-disease risk reduction” works The real role of the APOE gene, what genetic testing can (and can’t) tell you, and actionable steps if you carry risk markers A nuanced look at new Alzheimer’s blood tests: who should get them, and what to consider before you do Dr. Dani Cabral, an Ivy League-trained neurologist and psychiatrist, joins Dr. Robert Todd Hurst to share proactive strategies for maintaining sharp cognition for life. Discover why hope is warranted, how lifestyle changes can dramatically alter your risk, and the importance of social connection on both brain and heart health. Connect with Dr. Dani Cabral here : 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanibrainlove/👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-cabral-md👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaniBrainLove👉YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDaniCabral👉Website: https://mybrainlove.com/ Connect with HealthspanMD:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 About Dr. Robert Todd HurstDr. Hurst is a Mayo Clinic–trained preventive cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease. His mission is simple:No one should die of a heart attack ever. Through advanced testing, personalized care, and a team-based approach, HealthspanMD helps patients uncover hidden risks to avoid heart attacks and create a plan to live longer, stronger, and healthier. **Heart Disease Doesn’t Have to Decide Your Future.Partner with Dr. Hurst and the HealthspanMD team to identify the root causes of your disease and build a personalized strategy to stop its progression—and often reverse it.**Our members gain access to advanced cardiovascular testing, a dedicated medical team, and a proactive care model designed to protect their health, independence, and longevity. Learn how patients reverse heart disease and avoid Heart Attacks by going to 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com. Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

Can you spend over $100,000 a year on your health and still get worse? That's exactly what happened to a patient of Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, board-certified preventive cardiologist and founder of HealthspanMD. In his 60s, elite fitness, 16% body fat, 100th percentile muscle mass, an A1C of 5.0 by every visible measure, this man was doing everything right. But a repeat CT angiogram with plaque composition analysis told a different story: his soft plaque volume increased from 259 to 290 cubic millimeters in a single year. The dangerous, reversible kind of plaque was growing. In this mini Healthspan Podcast episode, Dr. Hurst breaks down why even the most expensive, cutting-edge care can fail… no genetic testing to uncover root causes, no adjustments based on feedback, and a regimen built on the latest treatments instead of the proven foundations that actually stop and reverse artery disease. Heart disease reversal isn't about spending more. It's about knowing your root causes, personalizing your plan, and adjusting based on real data.If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, have a high calcium score, or want to know whether your current plan is actually working, this one is worth your time. About the Guest Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, is a board-certified preventive cardiologist, former Mayo Clinic physician, and founder of HealthspanMD. His mission is simple: no one should die of a heart attack, ever. Through a proactive, precision-medicine approach, he helps patients identify hidden risks, address root causes, and prevent or reverse heart disease while extending healthspan and quality of life. Learn more: Join.HealthspanMD.com Key Timestamps 00:03 – The patient spends over $100,000 per year on health optimization 00:45 – Elite fitness, low body fat, and excellent metabolic markers 01:20 – Understanding CT angiograms and plaque composition analysis 02:05 – Why soft plaque matters more than calcified plaque 03:00 – The shocking discovery that artery disease was getting worse 03:55 – Why increasing soft plaque volume is unacceptable 04:45 – The missing pieces: genetics, cholesterol, insulin resistance, and inflammation 05:40 – Why expensive treatments failed to address the root causes 06:20 – The difference between leading-edge care and effective care 07:05 – Why healthcare is failing despite more spending 07:40 – The three biggest problems with modern healthcare 08:05 – Why HealthspanMD focuses on proactive, personalized, healthspan-focused care 08:50 – The mission to transform healthcare and add healthy years to life This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call

In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, sits down with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, an internal and integrative medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Chaudhry shares how ancient Ayurvedic medicine and modern Western medicine can coexist to provide a more personalized, effective approach to health and longevity. From energy healing and doshas to evidence-informed supplements and mind-body practices, he explains how integrative care focuses on understanding the person, not just their disease. They also explore the importance of nutrition education in medical training, how to identify qualified integrative practitioners, and why stress management and mindfulness are essential for long-term health. About the Guest: Dr. Shiven Chaudhry, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and integrative medicine specialist. He is the founder of a Scottsdale-based practice that merges traditional Western care with Ayurvedic principles, focusing on whole-person wellness, lifestyle optimization, and mind-body balance. His approach combines evidence-informed medicine, nutrition, and mindfulness to help patients achieve lasting health and vitality. 🕒 Key Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to HealthSpan MD and Healthcare Dissatisfaction 01:49 Integrative Medicine and Ayurvedic Practices 05:42 Personal Journey into Integrative Medicine 10:59 Patient-Centered Care and Individualized Treatment 16:33 Understanding Doshas and Their Role in Health 22:16 Nutrition Education and Its Importance in Medicine 28:02 Navigating Supplements and Botanicals 33:29 Mind-Body Practices for Health Optimization 37:02 Finding the Right Integrative Practitioner 42:47 Conclusion and Future Collaborations Connect with Dr. Shiven Chaudhry here : 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor.shiven/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shiven-chaudhry-a194a0219/ 👉Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php 👉Website: https://www.doctorshiven.com/ This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* : 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/ 👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd 👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/ 👉https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909 👉https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call #LongevityMindset #ProactiveHealth #Wealthspan #FinancialWellness #HealthspanMD

In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Patty and Rick Rife to unpack their powerful journey through proactive, personalized care. After years of strict vegan eating, they were shocked to discover early signs of heart disease, prediabetes, and rising blood pressure. What followed was a complete transformation driven by advanced testing, continuous glucose monitoring, and a tailored plan that actually worked for their bodies. In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Patty and Rick Rife to unpack their powerful journey through proactive, personalized care. After years of strict vegan eating, they were shocked to discover early signs of heart disease, prediabetes, and rising blood pressure. What followed was a complete transformation driven by advanced testing, continuous glucose monitoring, and a tailored plan that actually worked for their bodies. They share how switching to a low-carb, high-protein diet led to dramatic improvements in energy, labs, and overall health, and why health is always a team effort. Whether you’re feeling stuck with your current plan or wondering if your numbers tell the whole story, this episode is a must-listen. Patty and Rick Rife are a health-conscious couple who came to HealthspanMD looking for clarity, not just checkups. After four years on a strict plant-based diet, Rick’s elevated calcium score, insulin resistance, and surprising lab results sparked a major shift. Under the guidance of Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, they adopted a more personalized, results-driven approach and reversed their risk trajectory in weeks. Key Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Patty and Rick Rife + why they came to HealthspanMD02:00 – Going vegan for heart health: expectations vs reality04:30 – Early signs of arterial plaque and metabolic dysfunction06:00 – When “healthy” isn’t enough: lab results that shocked them08:15 – From vegan to low-carb: making the dietary pivot11:00 – Dramatic changes in A1C, triglycerides, and insulin in 5 weeks13:45 – The power of CGMs for personalized feedback15:30 – “Healthy” foods that spiked blood sugar, and what didn’t18:30 – How food order, stress, and walking affect glucose response21:00 – Why one diet does not fit all24:00 – Repatha, medication strategy, and reversing artery disease27:00 – Mindset shifts, confidence, and redefining health together30:00 – Health as a team sport and what’s next for the Rifes This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. *Connect* *with* *HealthspanMD* :👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/👉 https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd👉 https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWqKP2vTBu05ci6EQB?si=fdb033a52b674909👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-healthspan-podcast/id1680270608 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, and dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call #HealthspanMD#ReversedHeartRisk#ContinuousGlucoseMonitor#PersonalizedNutrition#PreventiveCardiology

In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Claire Duchesneau, B.S., CPT a passionate coach at HealthspanMD, to explore the life-changing power of health coaching. They share stories from the frontlines of patient transformation, highlight the science and psychology behind sustainable change, and break down why coaching may be essential to you reaching your goals. From common misconceptions to real-life success stories, this episode dives deep into what it takes to get results when traditional medical care isn’t enough. ' Claire Duchesneau is a certified health coach and the director of HealthspanMD’s remote care program. With a deep passion for behavior change and patient-centered care, Claire has helped lead the charge in integrating coaching into a medical model, transforming lives one small, sustainable step at a time. Key Time Stamps : 00:39 – Dr. Hurst introduces the episode and Claire’s role in HealthspanMD 02:06 – Why a health coach changes the game for people 03:30 – The origin story of health coaching at HealthspanMD 05:18 – Claire's experience with HealthspanMD, being there from the beginning 06:14 – A life-changing story of a woman who lost 63 lbs while in a wheelchair 08:04 – Debunking misconceptions about health coaching 11:50 – The power of tracking and data in patient success 14:45 – Claire’s personal transformation story 18:04 – How coaching is personalized based on patient goals and data 20:26 – Information overload vs. actionable coaching 24:25 – From skeptical to transformed: powerful patient stories 32:41 – Rewriting what's possible in aging and longevity 33:37 – What is “remote care” and how it’s changing the game 35:57 – Advice for patients and physicians considering health coaching 38:00 – How to learn more and get involved with HealthspanMD Connect with Claire Duchesneau here : 👉 / motivationbyclaire 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivatio... 👉 / @motivationbyclairee This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. Connect with HealthspanMD : 👉 / healthspanmd 👉 / healthspanmd 👉 / healthspanmd 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWq... 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call #HealthCoaching #HealthSpanMD #LongevityLifestyle #PreventiveMedicine #HeartHealthTransformation