Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. But today, we no longer have to wait for symptoms to understand our risk. Advances in technology now make it possible to get a clear snapshot of individual risk, not only for heart disease, but also for cancer and neurodegenerative conditions, empowering us to take proactive steps to lower risk and support long-term health. Our guest today breaks down what’s truly worth investing in and what we can skip.
Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Scripps Research Institute. Dr. Topol shares insights on the importance of preventive health, with a focus on cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions. He explains the role of polygenic risk scores in assessing individual risk, explores the strengths and limitations of various testing methods, and highlights how lifestyle choices shape disease prevention. Dhru and Dr. Topol also discuss emerging technologies in health monitoring, the influence of environmental factors like air pollution, and what the future may hold for aging and health management.
Also mentioned in this episode:
- Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity
- Polygenic Risk Scores: Ready for Prime Time?
- What a Polygenic Risk Score Can and Can’t Tell You
- Allelica Polygenic Risk Test
- Dhru’s APOE Chat GPT Results
For more on Dr. Topol, follow him on X/Twitter @EricTopol, The Scripps’ socials: X/Twitter @ScrippsResearch, Facebook @ScrippsResearch, Instagram @ScrippsResearch, YouTube @ScrippsResearch, TikTok @ScrippsResearch, Threads @ScrippsResearch, LinkedIn @the-scripps-research-institute, Bluesky @scripps.edu, or visit their Website https://www.scripps.edu/faculty/topol/.
This episode is brought to you by One Skin and Momentous.
Right now, One Skin is offering my community 15% off; just go to oneskin.co and use the coupon code DHRU to save 15% and give your skin the scientifically proven, gentle care it deserves.
Optimize your energy and mental clarity with the Momentous Three: Protein, Omega-3s, and Creatine made by and used by the best. Head to livemomentous.com and use code DHRU for 35% off your first subscription.