The Dr. London Podcast

The Biggest Health Mistakes Men Make (And Pay For Later)

After decades working in men's health, one thing is clear: most of what determines how long and how well men live comes down to understanding the body, knowing where the risks are, and acting on them early enough to make a difference. In this episode I cover risks across cardiovascular health, mental health, the screenings most men put off, and what building a genuine foundation for long term health actually looks like for you and the people around you. My Newsletter⁠ ⁠www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: ⁠https://www.drinklmnt.com/london [https://www.drinklmnt.com/london] Rorra: https://www.rorra.com/london [https://www.rorra.com/london] My Social Media Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd 00:00 Introduction 1:07 Why men's health impacts everyone, not just males 09:20 Why cardiovascular disease hits men harder and earlier than women, and what drives that gap 12:15 Why erectile dysfunction is about more than sexual health, and what it can reveal about the cardiovascular system 16:08 What testosterone actually does in both men and women, and why getting levels wrong in either direction carries risk 20:36 Why men consistently avoid health screenings, and how to overcome the fear that stops them going 24:04 What an abdominal aortic aneurysm is, why it goes undetected so often, and who should be getting screened 25:02 Why bone density is an overlooked factor in male longevity, and what osteoporosis means for how men age 26:10 How early screening changes outcomes for colorectal cancer, and what the process actually involves 27:08 What men should know about testicular cancer, why it's most prevalent in younger men, and how self-examination works 28:19 Why half of all men over 50 have benign prostatic hyperplasia and what it means 29:20 Why pelvic floor strength matters before a procedure, and how kegel exercises can accelerate recovery 31:07 What sleep apnea does to your health over time, and why its effects extend to the people sleeping around you 32:14 Why male depression often goes unrecognised, and what sits behind the fact that male suicide rates are three times higher than female 34:31 The key pillars of men's health and why addressing them shapes quality of life across every dimension ** 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

11 Things I Wish They Taught Me in Med School (Heart Surgeon)

After 25 years and thousands of open-heart surgeries, one truth stands above everything: I can save your life, but I can't live it for you. The decisions that determine how long and how well you live happen daily, at home, not in my operating room. In this episode, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London shares the 11 most important lessons his career in medicine has taught him, the ones that weren't in the textbooks, that med school got wrong, or that science has completely overturned since he qualified. My Newsletter⁠ www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ [https://drjeremylondon.com/newsletter] Thank you to our sponsors: Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/london [https://www.functionhealth.com/london] Rho: https://www.rhonutrition.com/london [https://rhonutrition.com/london] My Social Media Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ [%E2%81%A0https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/%20%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon%E2%81%A0] Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd%20%E2%81%A0] What you'll learn: * Why atherosclerosis starts in children, and what that means for how you manage heart disease risk today * The truth about cholesterol, why LDL alone doesn't tell the full story (and the two markers most doctors never check: ApoB and Lp(a)) * Why chronic inflammation is the silent driver behind nearly every major disease * The surprising fact that exercise is the most powerful supplement on the planet, and why sitting all day cancels your workout * Why it's never too late to start, the cardiovascular improvements possible in your 70s and 80s * Why food is medicine, and what ultra-processed food is quietly doing to your gut, brain, and heart * How sleep protects your cardiovascular system, hormones, and memory, and what happens when you cut it short * The link between mental health and physical health, including why loneliness is as dangerous as smoking * Why the physician-patient relationship remains the single most powerful tool in medicine ** 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Time Speeds Up As You Age (And The 3 Things That Slow It Down)

Most longevity conversations focus on two things: living longer (lifespan) and living healthier (healthspan). But there's a third pillar almost nobody talks about.  In this video, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London introduces timespan, the science of how you experience the time you have. Why does a year at 50 feel shorter than a summer at 7? Why do we reach our deathbeds feeling like we "just blinked"? And what can we actually do about it? In this episode, Dr. London breaks down: * The Proportional Theory of Time, the mathematical reason why time speeds up as you age (and why you've already lived half your "felt" life by 17 or 18) * The neuroscience of episodic memory, how your brain decides what gets recorded in 4K vs. what gets skipped * The Reminiscence Bump: Why ages 15–25 feel richest in memory, and how to recreate that density * 3 levers to reclaim your time perception: Flow, Presence, and Purpose My Newsletter⁠ https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ [https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter%E2%81%A0] Thank you to our sponsors Function: www.functionhealth.com/london [https://www.functionhealth.com/london] LMNT: www.drinklmnt.com/london [https://www.drinklmnt.com/london] My Social Media Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ [%E2%81%A0https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/%20%E2%81%A0] TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon%E2%81%A0] Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd%20%E2%81%A0] ** 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The 6 Levers That Could Save Your Heart From Sugar

Most people think healthy living means getting it perfect every day. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I can tell you that mindset is exactly what's keeping people stuck. Real life doesn't pause for your health goals. Sick kids. Late mornings. A meal grabbed on the run - again. In this episode, I'm talking about something nobody in medicine wants to admit: the gap between what we tell patients to do and the life they actually have to live. Because here's what I've learned from the operating table - your health story isn't written in a single day. The ledger stays open. And every choice you make today, imperfect as it may be, is still a vote for the person you're becoming. This isn't about letting yourself off the hook. It's about staying engaged, staying attentive, and understanding that tomorrow is always another opportunity to cast a different vote. My Newsletter https://www.drjeremylondon.com/ [https://www.drjeremylondon.com/] Thank you to our sponsor Rorra: www.rorra.com/london [https://www.rorra.com/london] Rho: www.rhonutrition.com/london [https://www.rhonutrition.com/london] Get access to every episode before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3FU0S6O [https://spoti.fi/3FU0S6O] or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3DJvyav [https://apple.co/3DJvyav] My Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon [https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd [https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd] 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ignoring Your Medication Is More Dangerous Than You Think - Heart Surgeon Explains

Most people think needing medication means they've failed. After 25 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, I think that mindset is putting lives at risk, including my own. In this episode, I'm stories I rarely talk about: a patient who did everything "right”, and the moment I ignored my own warning signs as a heart surgeon. Both of us had the same blind spot and it almost cost everything. The truth is lifestyle is powerful. But it's not everything. And refusing medication when your biology demands it isn't discipline...it's a dangerous gamble. *My Newsletter⁠* https://www.drjeremylondon.com/newsletter⁠ *Thank you to our sponsors* Rorra : rorra.com/london Rho : rhonutrition.com/london *My Social Media* Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjeremylondon/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@drjeremylondon⁠ Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/drjeremylondonmd ⁠ As a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, I often discuss how important it is to address health concerns. This video highlights that taking medications is a strategic approach to risk reduction, not a sign of failure, especially when considering individual medical genetics. While lifestyle changes are powerful for overall health science, they don't always solve every issue, and sometimes medical education emphasizes the necessity of interventions. We must embrace all available tools in healthcare for optimal medlife. * 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 [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]