Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2930: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but it often goes overlooked in retirement planning. Kathleen Coxwell highlights that the risks of heart attack increase after retirement due to stress, loss of purpose, and lifestyle changes. By focusing on heart-healthy habits such as a proper diet, regular exercise, finding purpose, and having a detailed retirement plan, retirees can significantly improve both their health and well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/heart-health-and-your-retirement-well-being/ Quotes to ponder: "Heart disease is both the leading cause of death in the U.S. and the most preventable." "Retirees within a year of transitioning from work were 40% more likely to have had a heart attack or stroke than those who were still working." "The key to regular exercise is less the exercise than the regular." Episode references: Health and Retirement Study: https://hrs.isr.umich.edu Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory: https://www.stress.org/holmes-rahe-stress-inventory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices