Heart Disease Starts Early, Prevention Starts Now - with Dr. Kelly Ratheal

Heart Disease Starts Early, Prevention Starts Now - with Dr. Kelly Ratheal

Author: Dr. Angela Black January 5, 2026 Duration: 43:46
Text Dr. Black your questions or comments. Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the U.S. for decades — but it doesn’t have to be your future. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kelly Ratheal, a cardiologist and lipid specialist with a strong focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine. We dig into: Why heart disease often begins long before adulthoodHow family history influences your riskWhen kids and teens should be screenedThe difference between LDL cholesterol and triglyceridesWhat...

Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is a conversation about making health feel accessible, not like another chore on the list. Hosted by Dr. Angela Black, this podcast moves beyond theory to focus on the small, sustainable shifts that add up. You’ll hear discussions grounded in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, but framed around real-world scenarios-like feeding a picky family, finding time for movement, or navigating stress without burning out. Each episode is built on science, yet delivered with a sense of understanding for the messy, busy nature of everyday life. Whether the topic is meal planning, sleep hygiene, or managing a chronic condition, Dr. Black’s approach is both clarifying and compassionate. The goal isn’t perfection, but progress. Tune in for honest talk and actionable strategies that help you and your family build habits that actually stick. This is health made doable, one practical step at a time.
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