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The Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 13. Atherosclerosis in Young Adults: What to Do After a Positive Coronary Calcium ScanIn today’s episode, we address a question many people face: “I’m in my 30s or 40s, I feel healthy, but my scan shows coronary calcium or early atherosclerosis, what does this mean, and what should I do next?” We’ll walk through what a comprehensive medical evaluation looks like, which hidden risk factors may be at play, how to uncover them, and most importantly, how to slow or stabilize disease progression and, in some cases, even reverse it. My goal is for you to leave feeling informed and empowered. And while this conversation is primarily directed toward younger in...
2025-10-2039 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 12. The Toxic Food Hypothesis: Rethinking Chronic Disease, Nutrition, and Calorie BalanceIn today’s episode we will be challenging the long-standing “eat less, exercise more” narrative by introducing The Toxic Food Hypothesis, a framework that shifts the focus from calorie counting and body weight to food quality and metabolic health. Inspired by Derek Thompson’s Plain English episode, “A Grand Unified Theory of Why Americans Are So Unhealthy,” we’ll explore how a food system dominated by highly processed products may be the true driver of chronic disease, affecting not only those with excess weight but also millions of lean individuals. We’ll examine why calorie-centric approaches fall short, the evidence behind...
2025-08-1029 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 11. Do Statins Influence The Risk of Dementia?In today’s episode, we’ll be discussing one of the most frequently discussed, and often debated, topics in preventive medicine, do statins influence the risk of dementia? You’ve probably heard some express concern that statins can cause memory loss or increase the risk of dementia, whereas others may emphasize the ability of statins to protect brain health. So what does the science really say? In this episode, we’ll explore the role of cholesterol in normal brain health, theoretical mechanisms explaining how statin therapy may cause harm as well as potential neurologic protection. We will then transition to revie...
2025-06-0838 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 10. Beyond LDL: Why Remnant Cholesterol Deserves More AttentionIn today’s episode, we will be diving into the topic of remnant cholesterol, a largely unknown and underappreciated risk factor of cardiovascular disease. Not only does remnant cholesterol contribute to heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease, it is now recognized as an independent risk factor of atherosclerosis, even when LDL-C and ApoB levels are considered optimal. In other words, having "good" ApoB and LDL cholesterol numbers doesn't eliminate the possibility of atherosclerosis, where remnant cholesterol is now recognized to account for a meaningful amount of this "residual risk."  Even more intriguing is the mounting body of research tha...
2025-04-3036 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 9. Insulin Resistance: A Protocol for Prevention, Early Detection, and ReversalIn today’s episode, I will be discussing a comprehensive  overview of advanced testing and early identification of insulin resistance, but more importantly, evidence-based strategies to prevent and reverse insulin resistance. We will have an in-depth analysis of the comparative effectiveness of food and nutrition, aerobic exercise at moderate and high intensity heart rate zones, and strength training. We will also look into the effect of sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep fragmentation, and psychological health and their relationship to insulin resistance. Additionally, we will touch upon commonly utilized supplements and medications for overcoming insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. 
2025-03-311h 05The Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 8. Why LDL-C, Hemoglobin A1c, and Continuous Glucose Monitors Are Not Optimal Tests For LongevityIn today’s episode, we will be discussing the shortcomings and alternatives to some of the most commonly utilized tests for longevity and preventive medicine, including LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). With advancements in technology, there are now multiple laboratory tests that provide more accurate and useful information than LDL-C, HbA1c, or CGMs. Despite these improvements in testing, widespread awareness and adoption of these superior tests remain limited. The purpose of this podcast is to demonstrate the shortcomings of LDL-C, HbA1c, and CGMs. By examining alternative testing strategies, this po...
2025-02-1139 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 7. How To Reverse Atherosclerosis: Strategies For Those With a Positive Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) ScoreIn this podcast episode we will review the evidence demonstrating the variety of strategies capable of achieving partial reversal and regression of atherosclerosis in the human body, including aerobic exercise, the targeted lowering of atherogenic lipoproteins including LDL-C and Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB), the use of Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa) in those with and without elevated triglycerides, blood pressure lowering agents including Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs), glucose-lowering agents such as Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors, and medications with anti-inflammatory properties, including Colchicine. Additionally, we will review the preliminary data regarding atherosclerotic plaque regression and Glucagon-like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists.
2024-09-3058 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 6. Lipoprotein(a): Overcoming the Risk of Elevated Lp(a)In today’s episode, we will be discussing a very specific risk factor of cardiovascular disease known as Lipoprotein(a), abbreviated as Lp(a). Lp(a) is a distinct lipoprotein particle that is not routinely measured on the lipid panel, and is instead ordered as an additional test. For those seeking to promote longevity and optimize cardiovascular risk factors, it is reasonable to obtain a Lipoprotein(a) measurement at least once. Because if you have an elevated level, you want to know about this. References: Kamstrup PR. Lipoprotein(a) and Cardiovascular Disease. Clin Chem. 2021;67(1):154-166. doi:10.1093/cl...
2024-09-1353 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 5. The Fundamentals of the Simple Path to HealthIn today’s episode, we will be discussing what I describe as the Fundamentals of the Simple Path to Health. In other words, this is my core message and the framework that I use with my patients as well as the promotion of my own health, wellbeing, and pursuit of longevity. (1) Juul F, Parekh N, Martinez-Steele E, Monteiro CA, Chang VW. Ultra-processed food consumption among US adults from 2001 to 2018. Am J Clin Nutr. 2022;115(1):211-221. Neri D, Martinez-Steele E, Monteiro CA, Levy RB. Consumption of ultra-processed foods and its association with added su...
2024-09-0258 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 4. Food, Nutrition, Controversy, and Confusion: An Evidence-Based Overview of High Quality Dietary TrialsIn this episode, we will discuss a wide variety of landmark clinical trials regarding food and nutrition. Specifically, we will investigate how certain dietary patterns reduce the likelihood of health outcomes like cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, as well as a detailed discussion of the risk factors associated with these illnesses including the Lipoprotein insulin resistance score or LPIR, blood pressure, inflammation, cholesterol, lipoproteins, and more. References: Schatzkin A, et al. Lack of effect of a low-fat, high-fiber diet on the recurrence of colorectal adenomas. Polyp Prevention Trial Study Group. N Engl J Med. 2000;342(16):1149-1155. Barnes...
2024-06-191h 50The Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 3. Biomarkers of Longevity, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and MoreIn this episode, we will take a deep dive into the biomarkers, lab values, and other tools that we can use to measure, quantify, and predict the risk of death, disease, and many preventable medical illness. This includes cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, dementia, infertility, and more. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. Leading Causes of Death. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm   Cancer is a Preventable Disease that Requires Major Lifestyle Changes Anand P, Kunnumakkara AB, Sundaram C, et a...
2024-02-191h 10The Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 2. Establishing A Foundation of Knowledge In Nutritional ScienceIn today’s episode, we will investigate and review the fundamentals of scientific nutrition so that you can more easily and confidently navigate and comprehend the myriad of dietary trends, media headlines, and conflicting nutritional recommendations that we are exposed to in our everyday lives. At the end of this episode, I hope for you to have a stronger understanding of how science can be used to study food, nutrition, and health, with particular attention to the various dietary study designs, and the relative strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of each. ⁠www.KevinForeyMD.com⁠ ...
2024-02-1951 minThe Simple Path To Health
The Simple Path To HealthEpisode 1: Kevin Forey MD Begins His Crusade Against Highly Processed FoodsThe intention of this podcast is to promote greater awareness and understanding of food, nutrition, physical activity, and other day-to-day considerations regarding health and wellness. I've titled this podcast The Simple Path to Health because becoming a healthier you can in fact be really simple. Meanwhile, there is so much information out there that it also can be very overwhelming and confusing.  Instead, my goal is to keep things practical, easy to understand, and applicable to you, the everyday individual. ⁠www.KevinForeyMD.com⁠ Prevalence of insulin resistance among adolescents and yo...
2024-02-1942 minThe Souled Out Show
The Souled Out ShowThe Souled Out Show November 12th 20231 Is This Love - Rob Hardt Ft Jai 2 Good Morning Love - Teri Tobin 3 Karma - Soulpersona & Princess Freesia 4 Can't Stop (Michael Gray Remix) - Reel People/Angela Johnson 5 Vibration - Los Charlys Orchestra 6 Self Revolution - Gary Beals 7 Too Much Love - Joe Leavy 8 Work It (Rob Hardt Remix) - Miracle Thomas 9 Be Patient With Me - Gary Beals 10 Groove Train - Zonke Meets Yorke 11 Share Your Love - Shaila Prospere 12 The Fire - Edy Forey 13 You Gave Me Something Better - Shapeshifters 14 Gotta get Over...
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The Souled Out ShowThe Souled Out Show November 5th 20231 Sunny Magic - Soulpersona & Princess Freesia 2 Nobody Knows - Roger Hill Music 3 Better Man - Ola Onabule Ft Flade 4 Give My Love - Art Of Tones/Inaya Day 5 Fire - Max Beesley's High Vibes 6 Back In It (Kevin Ross remix) - Leela James 7 Secilian Love - Sufiano 8 Get it - Mike Bandoni/Chip Wickham 9 Answers (Soulmekanix Remix) - Chiffon Zoo/Rona Ray 10 I Will Love You - Roger Hill Music 11 The Fire - Edy Forey 12 Gotta get Over You - Rob Scott/Leee John 13 Tarot (Opolopo Remix) - ...
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