Are you doing everything "right" but still concerned about your heart health?

Is your family history of heart attacks baffling to you because everyone seems to be in good health?

Have you lost someone or had a close friend to pass suddenly for no apparent reason?

Join us for a special SUNDAY AFTERNOONTALK WITH THE DOC, Dr. Akil Taher—family physician, author, and septuagenarian athlete. As an open-heart surgery survivor who transformed his life to climb mountains and run marathons, Dr. Taher is pulling back the curtain on a critical, overlooked and under-discussed topic that standard cholesterol tests miss.

The Hidden Risk: Lipoprotein(a)

Have you ever wondered why some people who appear perfectly healthy suddenly face a heart attack? The answer often lies in Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a).

• It’s Genetic: Unlike other cholesterol, Lp(a) is affected by genetics rather than just lifestyle.

• It’s Common: 1 in 5 people have elevated levels and don't even know it.

• It’s Often Overlooked: Routine blood tests by most doctors do not check for this "sticky" cholesterol protein.

Imagine doing everything right—embracing a plant-based lifestyle and staying active—while a hidden genetic factor works against you from the inside. For 1 in 5 people, elevated Lipoprotein(a) is that silent risk that can lead to death from heart attack or stroke. Because it is determined by your DNA rather than your habits, it goes undetected in standard blood tests, quietly tripling heart attack risk.

Dr. Taher is pulling back the curtain on this missing piece of the puzzle, delivering a powerful message to help you understand both the hidden risks and the life-changing rewards of awareness.

This moderated, highly engaging event is one you don’t want to miss. Knowing this information can save a life—your life or the life of a loved one or friend.