In today's podcast, Dr. Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, discusses the importance of the heart's strength. Dr. London explains how to measure heart strength with Ejection Fraction (EF), what causes a lower EF, and lifestyle modifications that can improve heart function. Dr. London reviews a study that shows how exercise can potentially reverse sedentary aging in midlife individuals. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/ Thank you to our sponsors Our Place: https://www.fromourplace.com/london LMNT: https://www.drinklmnt.com/london My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd Timestamps: 00:00:00 Heart Function is the Single Most Important Factor for Longevity 00:01:00 Ejection Fraction (EF) 00:03:28 Why Does Ejection Fraction Matter? 00:05:36 Lower Ejection Fraction = High All-Cause Mortality 00:06:46 Sponsor: Our Place 00:08:10 The Heart Stiffening 00:09:26 What Are The Causes of Decreased EF? 00:14:19 Sponsor: LMNT 00:15:54 Full Evaluation of Your Heart 00:19:12 2-Year Exercise Program to Reverse Sedentary Aging 00:22:24 It's Never Too Late to Start 00:23:29 Thank You For Listening ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional ** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices