In this episode of Health Matter, Dr. Shay Spencer kicks off a deeply practical conversation with cardiology expert Dr. Chockalingam, who opens with a powerful reminder: “Prevention isn’t just medicine, it’s daily habits.” They explore how small, consistent lifestyle changes can dramatically reduce cardiovascular risk, especially in a world that pushes quick fixes. Dr. Chockalingam explains how chronic stress, poor sleep, and dietary decisions silently wear down the heart. He says, “Your arteries don’t send you a bill, the damage builds without a receipt,” illustrating how subclinical damage often goes unnoticed. Dr. Spencer and Dr. Chockalingam also talk through the value of simple interventions, like walking 30 minutes a day, reducing sugar, and prioritizing rest, not as drastic “health overhauls,” but as sustainable practices. They address common myths (“You have to run marathons to be healthy,” Dr. Spencer challenges) and balance that with hope: “Even changing just one habit can shift your trajectory,” Dr. Chockalingam notes. The discussion closes with a realistic but compelling call to action: build small routines now, because your future heart health depends on it.

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