Episode description
What if your heart’s biggest enemy was hiding in plain sight—silent, sneaky, and already in 45% of us? On this Hacked to Health ep, Joe Steele cracks open the mystery of high blood pressure with Zona Health’s Mark Young, who flips the script on your ticker’s survival. Think your car’s engine redlining for years—that’s your heart on hypertension, and most don’t even feel it creeping. Mark drops wild hacks, like how gripping a gadget could rewind your arteries, why potassium’s your secret weapon, and how sugar—not salt—might be the real villain. From vagus nerve tricks to the menopause-heart twist women need to hear, this isn’t your doc’s bland BP lecture—it’s a deep dive into why your diet and daily moves could outsmart a ‘silent killer.’ Packed with aha moments and real talk for anyone over 40 fighting for family time, hit play to hack your heart’s future!
Episode Resources:
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Understanding Blood Pressure Basics
03:54 The Impact of High and Low Blood Pressure
07:01 Hypertension: The Silent Killer
09:36 Exploring the Zona Plus Device
12:15 Isometric Exercise and Its Benefits
15:04 The Science Behind Zona Plus
17:44 Using the Zona Plus Effectively
25:52 Understanding the Nervous System's Role in Health
27:18 The Benefits of Isometric Exercise
29:25 Personal Health Insights and Blood Pressure Management
31:06 Medication and Lifestyle Changes
33:40 Expected Results from Using the Device
35:15 Integration with Other Health Technologies
36:37 Safety and Side Effects of the Device
38:20 Future of Zona and FDA Approval
39:57 Key Takeaways for a Healthy Life
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