Youth and Heart Disease: A Growing Concern

24/08/2025 25 min
Youth and Heart Disease: A Growing Concern

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Big Blend Radio’s “Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie” PodcastIn recognition of National Wellness Month and Back to School season, board-certified cardiologist Dr. Jacqueline Eubany—author of “Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story”—shines a light on the alarming rise of heart disease among younger generations.The conversation explores key risk factors such as vaping, stress, obesity, and diabetes, while emphasizing the role of families in fostering healthy eating habits, physical activity, and heart health awareness. Dr. Jackie also discusses the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, the importance of routine checkups, and how family involvement can make a life-saving difference in promoting healthier lifestyles for kids and teens.📘 Learn more about her book: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:00:00 – National Wellness Month and Heart Health Awareness03:37 – The Impact of Vaping on Heart Health05:53 – Stress, Anxiety, and Their Effects on Youth10:00 – The Dangers of Drug Use on Heart Health13:00 – Family Responsibility in Heart Health16:13 – The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health18:52 – The Importance of Family Activities for Heart Health21:47 – Understanding Stents and Heart Health23:55 – Back to School: Prioritizing Family Heart Health25:15 – Closing Thoughts🔔 New episodes air every 2nd Wednesday! Subscribe: https://hearthealthyliving-drjackie.podbean.com/ 🎧 Also featured on Big Blend’s “Quality of Life” & Big Daily Blend podcast channels: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.