Dr. Clyde Yancy is the Doctor Who Saved Pete's Life: His “Essential Eight” for a Heart-Healthy Summer ❤️ 🩺 Plus: Why a $60/7 minute Heart Scan Could Save Yours
Northwestern Hospital's head of cardiology Dr Clyde Yancy joined us to talk Heart-Health:
-EVERYONE (that's including YOU) should get the heart scan / the calcium scan and here's why
-Ladies, you need to go in too. Here's why ...
-What age should you get the heart scan
'Life's Essential Eight' steps include:
1) Eat a healthy diet
2) Stay physically active
3) Manage your weight
4) Don't smoke
5) Manage your blood pressure
6) Manage your cholesterol
7) Manage your blood sugar
8) Be aware of your risks and take proactive steps
-Be at peace, find things that bring you joy - all help "have really healthy relationships, have things that bring joy to your life"