Is Heart Health Finally Getting Smarter?
Why a growing number of experts are rethinking how we approach cardiovascular disease
Step into any coffee shop, and you’ll overhear someone talking about health. From keto to cold plunges to collagen shots, it seems like everyone is chasing longevity. Yet quietly, and with far less buzz, cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer in the United States—affecting more than 120 million adults.
The disconnect is stark. Despite all the conversation, despite decades of awareness campaigns, the numbers haven’t moved much. According to the CDC and the American Heart Association, nearly half of U.S. adults are living with some form of heart disease. And most won’t know it until it’s already advanced.
While traditional methods—statins, stents, and standard dietary advice—continue to be the main treatments, a shift is happening. A quieter, more thoughtful conversation is taking place beneath the surface. It focuses less on fixing what’s broken and more on preserving what still functions.