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Baptist HealthTalkAuthor: Baptist Health South Florida
Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we dont stop at the factsyoull also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients whove experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk! Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Reverse Heart Aging? Exercise, Sleep, Diet and the Truth About Heart Health
Wednesday, 6 May, 2026
Can you reverse heart aging—or at least slow it down?In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles is joined by Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, Chief Medical Executive of Integrated Services and Precision Care at Baptist Health, for a fascinating conversation about heart aging, longevity, inflammation, and the everyday habits that have the biggest impact on cardiovascular health.Together, they break down the science behind aging hearts, explain the growing research surrounding the extracellular matrix (ECM), and separate real prevention strategies from social media wellness hype.You’ll learn:• What “heart age” actually means—and how it’s measured • Why exercise is still the most powerful thing you can do for your heart • How sleep affects inflammation, heart health, and aging • What happens to the heart and blood vessels as we get older • The truth about biohacking, cold plunges, and red light therapy • Whether supplements and stem cell therapies really help • Why chronic disease impacts the heart, brain, and kidneys together • If heart aging can actually be reversed after age 50 • The truth about red wine and heart health • How lifestyle habits influence long-term cardiovascular riskWhether you’re focused on prevention, healthy aging, or simply trying to understand what really matters for heart health, this episode offers practical, science-backed guidance you can actually use.Host:Sandra PeeblesAward-Winning JournalistGuest:Jonathan Fialkow, M.D.,Cardiologist, Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care Chief Medical Executive of Integrated Services & Precision CareBaptist HealthIf you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy:Heart Disease in Young Adults: Why It's Rising (and What to Watch Out ForWhat You Can do to Prevent a Heart Attack TodayFather-Son Cardiac Experts Debunk Top Heart Myths
