Youth and Heart Disease: A Growing Concern

Big Blend Radio’s “Heart Healthy Living with Dr. Jackie” Podcast

In 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 Awareness

03:37 – The Impact of Vaping on Heart Health

05:53 – Stress, Anxiety, and Their Effects on Youth

10:00 – The Dangers of Drug Use on Heart Health

13:00 – Family Responsibility in Heart Health

16:13 – The Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health

18:52 – The Importance of Family Activities for Heart Health

21:47 – Understanding Stents and Heart Health

23:55 – Back to School: Prioritizing Family Heart Health

25:15 – 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