56. Nicole Harkin, MD - Part II of II: Lifestyle Interventions for a Healthy Heart

Dr. Nicole Harkin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Lipidology. She earned her medical degree from Boston University and completed residency training at Columbia University followed by a fellowship in Cardiology at New York University, in which she served as a chief fellow.  Dr. Harkin is the founder of Whole Heart Cardiology, with the mission of providing patient-centered cardiac care, evidence-based nutritional guidance, and personalized lifestyle plans for her patients in a modern setting.  

In this episode, we discuss:  

- What is preventive cardiology? 

- Benefits of eating plants for reducing cardiovascular disease 

- The effects of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and supplements on cardiovascular health 

Resources mentioned in the show

Diet Debates on the Dr. John Berardi Show: https://drjohnberardishow.com/

Studies mentioned in the show

Broken sleep predicts hardened blood vessels (PMID: 32497046)

Find Dr. Harkin

Website: https://www.wholeheartcardiology.com/  

Instagram: @nicoleharkinmd 

Twitter: @nicoleharkinmd