
Wild Hearts: Wilderness and the Cardiovascular Journey
About this episode
What happens when the call of the wild meets the challenges of heart disease? Wild Hearts explores the intersection of wilderness adventure, chronic cardiovascular conditions, and extreme endurance sports, where science, survival, and human resilience collide.
Listen as Dr. Kathy Vidlock explores the real effects of strenuous exercise on heart health in endurance athletes, and those managing heart disease while chasing their wilderness adventures. This podcast is your guide to balancing risk and reward in the great outdoors.
So, whether you’re an ultra runner pushing your limits or navigating a heart condition while exploring the wild, Wild Hearts is here to help you move smarter, go farther, and live boldly. Because the heart beats strongest in the wild.
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