Welcome to the mindbodygreen podcast! Each week, host Jason Wachob, founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, engages in open, honest conversations with the people shaping the world of well-being. Today’s featured guest is Michael Twyman, M.D., a board-certified cardiologist.

“Walking at sunrise is one of the best things you can do," he says. In this episode, Michael and Jason discuss underrated tips to prevent heart disease, plus:

0:00-0:27 Intro
0:27-3:49 What tests you should ask for to assess cardiovascular health
3:49-5:09 How frequently you should get a calcium score
5:09-10:14 Annual labs you should get at the doctor
10:14-12:41 Successful lifestyle interventions to prevent heart disease
12:41-14:38 The link between sleep and cardiovascular health
14:38-19:11 What your resting heart rate can tell you about cardiovascular health
19:11-25:31 The best exercises to prevent heart disease
25:31-29:07 Michael’s diet philosophy for heart health
20:07-31:54 How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet
31:54-35:27 The importance of natural light for heart health
35:27-36:34 What to do if you have to wake up before sunrise
36:34-37:59 The best blue-blocking devices and softwares
37:59-40:47 What to do if you have to stare at a screen all day
40:47-43:53 Why we don’t talk enough about light in health conversations
43:53-46:53 The benefits of red light therapy
46:53-49:28 Why you shouldn’t always wear sunglasses
49:28-52:49 How much sun is too much
52:49-53:47 How to tell if your mitochondria are healthy

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