What Makes Heart Attacks Largely Preventable?

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2025) highlights a shift in how we view heart health. ​Tools​ are now available to calculate a 30-year risk window for adults as young as 30.

The majority of "unexpected" events aren't actually unexpected​ - they are the result of risk factors ​that were ignored for decades. As a Healthspan Optimization Strategist, my goal is to help you bridge the gap between understanding your risk and the daily choices that mitigate it.

The Invisible Reality

99% of people who suffer a cardiovascular event had at least one risk factor beforehand. Most have no idea until it's too late.

The 75-Year Trend

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. since 1950. We are reacting to a crisis instead of predicting one.

Foresight vs. Hindsight

Scientists are now using 30-year risk calculators to turn "invisible" signs into actionable data.

Choice as Medicine

Heart disease is a disease of choices. We make wiser choices when we understand the connection between risk and daily habits. Your healthspan is built on these decisions.

The Healthspan Habit: Sleep

Less than 6 hours nightly (sleep debt) halts cellular repair and spikes risk. Recovery must exceed damage.

The Healthspan Habit: Muscle

Low strength (muscle loss) increases insulin resistance and doubles mortality risk. Muscle is your metabolic currency.

The Healthspan Habit: Regulation

Repeated sugar surges accelerate vascular and inflammatory damage. Glucose stability protects your internal "infrastructure."

90% of heart attacks are behavior-driven. Your arteries respond to your habits. The primary drivers are: sleep deeply, train consistently, eat from the earth, quit smoking, and avoid alcohol. Use the data to change your trajectory.

Whether it's managing sleep debt, preserving muscle mass, or regulating glucose, your future health is a reflection of your current recovery​. We plan our finances 30 years out - why are we still treating our heart health like a month-to-month lease?