Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.
Australia, like the rest of the western world, has a heart problem.
Over 9 million people around the world die from heart disease every year.
Every 10 minutes, someone in Australia suffers a heart attack. And 21 lives are lost daily because of it.
The devastating fact in all of this is…
Almost every one of those cases could have been prevented.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their health literacy and gain information to help them make the best decisions about their risk of heart attack, their cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of diabetes, weight loss and general health. Join me on my personal mission journey to prevent Heart Attack on a global scale. If you like this podcast, I would be honoured by a 5-star review and appreciate if you let your friends and family know about this podcast; you may even save the life of someone you love!
Takeaways:
- Obstructive sleep apnea affects over a billion people worldwide, transcending age, gender, and ethnic boundaries, and can manifest from early childhood to old age.
- Sleep apnea, especially in its moderate to severe forms, not only impacts life quality but can also lead to cognitive decline and shorten lifespan.
- Warning signs of sleep apnea include excessive daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, snoring, and specific physical characteristics like neck size, narrow upper palate, and crooked teeth.
- Home sleep tests have advanced, making diagnosis more accessible, accurate, and less invasive, urging listeners to consider getting tested as part of their routine health check-ups.
- While CPAP devices have been a gold standard in treating sleep apnea, newer oral appliances like VIVOS focus on remodeling the airway non-surgically, offering alternatives for long-term management and potential resolution of the condition.
- Dentists play a crucial role in providing these oral appliances, but it’s essential to seek experienced professionals who understand the complexity of obstructive sleep apnea and collaborate with physicians for comprehensive care.
- Obstructive sleep apnea not only impacts physical health but is connected to various comorbidities like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and increased risk of cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and early-onset dementia.
- Addressing sleep apnea can improve health outcomes and quality of life, help prevent accidents related to sleepiness, and positively impact overall health span, making it crucial for everyone, especially in Western societies with access to resources, to consider screening and appropriate treatment.
Are You at Risk of a Sudden Heart Attack? How Healthy is Your Heart? Really?
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Western World. In Australia, someone dies every 28 minutes from heart disease. That’s 51 people a day. In the US, someone has a heart attack every 40 SECONDS! Fortunately, many heart attacks are preventable. However, regular exercise and eating healthy are no guarantee you won’t succumb to this silent killer.
- 94% of Australians have at least One Risk Factor for heart disease.
- 59% of Australians have been Touched by heart disease.
- Yet only 3% of Australians have had a Full Heart-Health Assessment in the past 12 months.
Do the free heart check today at www.virtualheartcheck.com.au
Join the Healthy Heart Network and become part of our growing community!
Do You Want to Improve Your Heart’s Health and Reduce Your Risk of Suffering a Heart Attack? Join The Healthy Heart Network For Only $5 Lifetime Access (Valued at over $55)!
The Healthy Heart Network is designed to help members:
- understand the present state of their heart’s health
- recognise their current level of risk of suffering a heart attack
- Learn the positive steps they can take to improve their situation
Visit https://healthyheartnetwork.com/ and click on the JOIN THE FAMILY BUTTON
