The Lifestyle MD

Author: Dr. Angela Andrews

The Lifestyle MD is a podcast for people navigating the complex, beautiful, and often overwhelming season of midlife and beyond. Hosted by Dr. Angela Andrewsa board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicinethis show is for those ready to reclaim their energy, clarity, and strength without burning out or giving up what matters most.Whether you're managing a busy career, caring for aging parents, raising children (or doing all three), this podcast will help you prioritize your health in a way that feels doable, not draining.Join Dr. Angelawife, mom, DPC physician, and former competitive bodybuilderfor honest conversations, root-cause insights, and practical strategies to support your physical and emotional well-being. Each episode helps you reconnect with your body, redefine success on your own terms, and build a lifestyle that honors both your goals and your values.You dont have to sacrifice your well-being to thrive in life or in your career. This podcast is your compass for finding strength, clarity, and balance in your next chapter.Subscribe now and follow Dr. Angela on Instagram @angelalifestylemd.
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Soundbite Episode 004: Updated Cholesterol Guidelines Explained
Episode 4
Friday, 27 March, 2026

Send us Fan MailDr. Angela breaks down the 2026 updated cholesterol guidelines in this essential episode for anyone concerned about heart health. Discover why these new guidelines represent a major shift toward precision prevention—moving beyond simple LDL numbers to give you a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk.What You'll Learn:Why everyone should get their Lipoprotein A (LP(a)) tested at least once—it reveals genetic risk independent of lifestyleThe importance of Apo B testing and the "Mini Coopers vs Escalades" analogy that hopefully makes it crystal clearWhen coronary calcium scoring can be the "tiebreaker test" for starting medicationHow the new PREVENT risk calculator improves on the outdated ASCVD calculator with expanded age ranges and social determinantsKey Takeaway: We're finally moving toward precision prevention—understanding what's behind your risk, not just treating numbers. This is the direction medicine needs to go.Perfect for patients who want to understand their heart health and healthcare providers looking to stay current with the latest evidence-based guidelines.Episode Chapters:0:24 - Introduction to New Cholesterol Guidelines0:46 - Lipoprotein A (LP(a)) Testing2:11 - Apolipoprotein B Testing4:14 - Coronary Calcium Scoring6:00 - New PREVENT Risk Calculator7:21 - Risk Categories & Personal Experience8:22 - Key Takeaways & SummarySupport the showFollow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.