Dr. Patrick Denard explains why marriage is the most important decision you can make, with evidence showing divorce carries a mortality risk equivalent to smoking while healthy marriages can extend life by 10 years. Learn the science behind successful relationships and what factors predict marital satisfaction.

With 40-50% of marriages ending in divorce and significant impacts on health and wealth, discover evidence-based factors for lasting partnerships: how waiting until after age 25 reduces divorce risk by nearly 50%; why personality alignment predicts satisfaction; the role of shared values; and how premarital education cuts divorce rates from 52% to 27%.

TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction00:01:02 Marriage importance00:02:41 Divorce statistics00:04:09 Health consequences00:04:55 Age at marriage00:06:09 Personality compatibility00:08:20 Values alignment00:10:04 Premarital education00:13:25 Health benefits

STUDIES CITED:• Big Five Personality Test (2011) PMID: 21491219• Personality support (2021) PMID: 32931566• Marital stability (2019) PMID: 31208194• Intrinsic motivation (2021) PMID: 33736540• Premarital education (2010) PMID: 20053393• Divorce mortality PMID: 19076315

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Protein Myths vs Facts: What Science Really Says About Your Protein Choices

In this evidence-based episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Denard breaks down the science behind different protein sources and reveals what really matters for your health and longevity. Discover why maintaining adequate protein intake becomes increasingly important as we age, with research showing that proper protein consumption can significantly impact your health span.

Learn about the surprising differences between protein types:

• Why whey protein contains higher leucine content (crucial for muscle synthesis)
• How protein needs change after age 50 (with clear recommendations)
• The unexpected cardiovascular benefits supported by recent research
• How protein intake impacts blood glucose control and inflammation

Dr. Denard explains why increasing your protein intake to 1.2-1.5g per kg of body weight daily could reduce your all-cause mortality risk and help maintain muscle strength throughout life. With falls being the leading cause of accidental death over age 65, this information could literally save your life.

TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction to protein types debate00:01:33 Today's sponsor: Complete Surgical Nutrition00:02:15 Why protein matters for longevity00:04:41 Protein types defined and compared00:07:56 The critical role of leucine in muscle synthesis00:09:54 Protein sources for athletes and older adults00:11:43 Inflammation and protein consumption00:14:10 Protein's impact on heart health00:17:13 Blood glucose control benefits00:22:20 How much protein you actually need00:24:17 Key takeaways

STUDIES CITED:

• 2018 Grip Strength and Mortality Study (PMID: 28991040)
• 2019 Nutrients Study on Protein Composition (PMID: 31683779)
• 2021 Sports Medicine Study on Plant vs Animal Protein (PMID: 33599941)
• 2021 Nutrients Review on Protein Types (PMID: 33652669)
• 2021 Nutrients Study on Glucose Control (PMID: 34202422)
• 2023 British Journal of Nutrition Systematic Review on Inflammation
• 2024 Clinical Nutrition Systematic Review on Cardiac Health
• 2001 Meddah et al. Study on Gut Microbiome
• 2022 Zhou et al. Study on Intestinal Bacteria
• 2017 Sanchez-Moya et al. Study on Prebiotic Effects
• Framingham Offspring Cohort Study on Grip Strength (PMID: 26525088)
• Multiple studies on leucine content and muscle protein synthesis

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Overcoming The Testosterone Decline | Dr. Patrick Denard

In this essential episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Denard tackles the critical issue of declining testosterone levels in men as they age. Discover the shocking statistics from the Baltimore Study of Aging, showing testosterone drops by 9% in your 50s, accelerating to a staggering 91% decline by your 80s. Learn why this matters for your mood, muscle mass, and sex drive.

Dr. Denard reveals three evidence-based strategies to maintain healthy testosterone levels without immediately resorting to hormone therapy:

- Why resistance training must be at 70-100% of your max to boost testosterone by 25%

- The optimal sleep window (between 6-8 hours) for maximum testosterone production

- How diet affects your levels and why intermittent fasting might be lowering yours

With compelling research showing higher testosterone levels are associated with a 40% reduction in cardiac risk, this information is vital for every man looking to maintain energy, strength and vitality throughout life.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Introduction to testosterone decline

00:02:08 The critical role of testosterone

00:04:29 Strategy #1: Strength training approach

00:07:52 Strategy #2: Sleep optimization

00:09:03 Strategy #3: Diet considerations

00:15:50 Key takeaways for optimal health

STUDIES CITED:

- Baltimore Study of Aging (Johns Hopkins) PMID: 11158037

- Resistance exercise testosterone increase study PMID: 15831061

- Testosterone exercise response timing study PMID: 21058750

- 2024 Sleep study (8,748 patients) PMID: 37452666

- Intermittent fasting testosterone effects PMID: 35684143

- Plant-based diet testosterone impact PMID: 38116769

- 2025 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey PMID: 39756885

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