What do you know about your latest cholesterol levels and how they can change as we get into our 30s and beyond? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman discusses the growing concern of high cholesterol among millennials, featuring insights from fellow millennial and South Carolina cardiologist Dr. Garrett Ruth. The conversation covers the importance of understanding your cholesterol levels, the impact of family history, the role of preventive screenings, and the myths surrounding the use of statin medications.

Whether you are a millennial fighting to lower your cholesterol numbers, on the fence about taking statin medications that are seemingly in your future, or simply want to have a better understanding of your cholesterol affects you in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond so that you can practice the best prevention, this is the heart health episode for you! Dr. Ruth encourages you to engage in open discussions with you healthcare providers about cholesterol, including hot topics like testing for the Apolipoprotein B, statins, calcium score testing, so you can make informed decisions about their heart health now to live your best and healthiest life.

Email us with your questions for Dr. Ruth at ymyhealthpodcast@gmail.com. We will answer them in our upcoming March listener Q&A episode.

Highlights:

• (00:00) Introduction to Health Challenges for Millennials
• (02:31) Understanding Cholesterol and Its Impact
• (10:43) The Role of Family History in Cholesterol Levels
• (18:01) Preventive Screenings and Their Importance
• (23:11) Statins: Myths and Misconceptions
• (30:46) Benefits of Statins and Patient Perspectives
• (36:21) Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cholesterol

Links:
Are you a millennial interested learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/

Learn more about this episode's guest South Carolina cardiologist, Dr. Garrett Ruth here: https://www.lexmed.com/find-a-doctor/detail/4473/garrett-l-ruth-md

Learn about YMyHealth's Podcast Co-Host and Content Marketing Strategist, Julie Woon here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/julie-woon
Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com/

Do you know the year researchers first discovered heart disease could happen in people under age 50? Learn that in more as we kick off February and American Heart Month. In this episodes, YMyHealth Podcast Co-Host, Julie Woon discusses the importance of heart health for millennials, emphasizing that the choices made in your 20s, 30s, and 40s significantly impact future health. She also previews our upcoming episodes for the month of February, which focus on cholesterol, stress, personal survivor stories, and self-advocacy in healthcare, as we aim to empower our listeners with knowledge and practical tools for better health management.

Highlights:

• (00:00) Introduction to YMyHealth Podcast
• (01:09) The Importance of Heart Health in our 20s, 30s, and 40s
• (03:00) Upcoming Episodes and Topics
• (04:55) Empowerment Through Knowledge and Advocacy

Links:

Are you a millennial interested learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/

Learn more about YMyHealth's Content Marketing Strategist, Julie Woon, here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/julie-woon

Thanks again to our sponsor Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com/.

Did you know that people under age 40 can get cervical cancer? In this episode of the YMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman engages in a heartfelt conversation with Samantha Gonzales Russell, a three-time cervical cancer survivor and passionate cervical cancer and health advocate from Nevada.

Sam shares her journey from her early healthcare experiences to her diagnosis with cervical cancer beginning when she was 27 years old, treatment options, and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system. The discussion also delves into the mental health impacts of cancer, the significance of empowerment, and the role of advocacy for all in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, especially for women. Samantha's story serves as an inspiration for millennials and women to prioritize their cervical health and be proactive in their healthcare decisions.

Highlights:

• (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
• (02:07) Samantha's Early Healthcare Experiences
• (05:59) The Journey to Diagnosis
• (12:10) Treatment Options and Decisions
• (15:57) Recurrence and Finding New Care
• (19:50) Navigating the Healthcare System
• (24:04) Mental Health Impact of Cancer
• (29:52) Self-Advocacy in Healthcare
• (34:04) Empowerment and Advocacy for Others

Links:
Are you a millennial interested learning more about healthcare issues specifically related to your generation? Start here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/ and follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ymyhealth_/

Learn about YMyHealth's Founder, Melissa Schenkman here: https://www.ymyhealth.com/team/melissa-schenkman
Learn more about this episode's guest, Samantha Gonzales-Russell and follow her at: https://www.instagram.com/gosamgrow/

Thanks again to our sponsor Dr. Sarah Diekman, Director of Diekman Dysautonomia! If you’d like to learn more about our sponsor and her practice that provides care to patients with POTS and Long COVID, go to https://dysautonomiaexpert.com/.