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12/13/2025

“Ablation works, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore lifestyle.”

Dr. Sehra explains why ablation can be effective for AFib, but also why it comes with real risks. Ablation targets the heart’s electrical substrate, but doing so means destroying parts of the upper heart that could be important decades later. The message is clear. The best long-term results come from addressing the triggers and the substrate through lifestyle first, not last.

💡 Lifestyle optimization remains the most powerful, long-lasting way to reduce AFib burden and protect heart health.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/nnE_Nq2HpgU

12/12/2025

Most heart disease is preventable, yet it is still the leading cause of death. Why?
Because most healthcare waits for a diagnosis instead of preventing one.

At HealthspanMD, we take a different approach. We use advanced testing to uncover hidden risk early and create a personalized, cardiology-led plan that protects your heart long before symptoms appear.

If 90 percent of heart disease is preventable, you deserve care that actually prevents it.

Start with our longevity assessment at join.healthspanmd.com

12/12/2025

Happy Friday all! Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, Dr. Lisa Hurst & the HealthspanMD team are now sharing posts on Substack.
Be sure to subscribe to be the first to see updates on the latest medical insights, clinical research, Healthspan podcasts and more.

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"This isn’t fringe longevity science. It’s now national guidance."

12/11/2025

“Your body thinks sleep matters.”

And it’s trying to tell you every single day.
Most people focus on diet and exercise, but forget the third leg of the health stool. Which is arguably the most important. Without quality sleep, your body cannot repair, recover, or function as it was designed to. Dr. Sehra breaks down why sleep is not optional and why optimizing it is one of the fastest ways to improve your healthspan.

💡 Better sleep means better metabolism, sharper thinking, stronger immunity, and longer healthspan.

🎧 Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/nnE_Nq2HpgU

12/10/2025

After struggling for years with hidden health issues, Mr. Shardonofsky shares the pride and transformation he's experienced in the past year and a half, not just for himself, but as an example for his family.

Take control of your health today at join.healthspanmd.com

12/09/2025

In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, explores a reality most people never consider: even cardiologists can “fall behind” on their own health when life gets busy, and why proactive measurement matters.

Joining him is Dr. Ruchir Sehra, MD, MBA, FACC, FHRS, a cardiologist and electrophysiologist, who shares what he personally prioritizes to optimize healthspan, including consistent movement, strength training, and using data to guide decisions instead of guessing. They also discuss how objective testing can change the plan fast, including insights from imaging, lab targets, and adjusting interventions over time.

💡 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/Z3MKFAgspmc

12/07/2025

“You’re not craving donuts because of weak willpower. You’re craving them because you didn’t sleep.”

Dr. Sehra breaks down the biochemistry behind why poor sleep sabotages good intentions. When you don’t sleep enough, two key hormones reverse. Ghrelin, the craving hormone, spikes and drives you toward sugar. Leptin, the hormone that signals fullness, drops. The result is predictable. You wake up wanting a healthy breakfast, but your brain is biologically wired to chase quick energy. It is not a discipline problem. It is a hormone problem driven by lack of sleep.

💡 Fix your sleep, and your cravings begin to fix themselves. Biology always wins over willpower.
🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/nnE_Nq2HpgU

12/04/2025

"If you can manage your lifestyle correctly, which usually takes a lot of resources, you can avoid a lot of medical treatments. We will never throw that much resource at you to prevent that disease because that's just not how our healthcare system is structured.”

This is exactly why we focus on prevention first. Proactive care, advanced testing, and a personalized plan that helps you stay ahead long before a diagnosis.

Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/nnE_Nq2HpgU

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12/03/2025

In this episode of The Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, explores how sleep, heart health, and technology intersect to shape the future of longevity.
Joining him is Dr. Ruchir Sehra, a cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and medical device entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to merging medicine and innovation. He shares why sleep is the most overlooked pillar of health, how sleep apnea drives atrial fibrillation, and why the future of medicine must prioritize prevention, personalization, and purpose.

💡 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/nnE_Nq2HpgU

12/02/2025

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in America. However, what most people don’t know is that it’s also one of the most preventable.

In this free webinar, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst breaks down the proven, science-backed framework that helps patients reverse risk, improve their numbers, and take control of their long-term health.

If you want clarity on what to do next after being diagnosed with Heart Disease or getting a High Coronary Artery Calcium Score, this webinar is for you!

Seats are limited. Register now at: 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/webinar-registration

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11/30/2025

A lot of a small thing becomes a big thing. Small, consistent changes are how a life-changing transformation can happen. Former health coach and now Head of Member Success at HealthspanMD, Claire Duchesneau shares her personal transformation story, how starting with one small change led to a complete lifestyle shift. From processed foods to building healthy habits, Claire proves that lasting change comes from simple, consistent steps over time.

📺 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/-EP5X7HIcz0

Meet Claire Duchesneau, a dedicated HealthspanMD Coach. Since January 2023, she has guided hundreds of patients toward longer, healthier lives with her infectious positivity and evidence-based approach.

11/29/2025

“It’s not that your doctors don’t care, it’s that the system doesn’t let them do more.”

After nearly 20 years at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE, realized something: to prevent and reverse disease truly, he had to step outside the system entirely.
So he built HealthspanMD, where the care is designed around you, not the clock. Care that finds root causes instead of masking symptoms. Care that’s built for longevity.

Learn more about HealthspanMD: https://join.healthspanmd.com