{"podcast":{"title":"Next Level Health with Dr. Melinda Ring","slug":"next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","podcast_index_feed_id":7021155,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/541882/rss","website_url":"https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/ocih/index.html","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/9/1/7/3/91731ed5a131f2f3e55e3c100dce7605/Cover_Art_Next_Level_Health_with_Dr._Melinda_Ring.png","author":"The Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University","episode_count":28,"summary":"Next Level Health bridges the gap between traditional and integrative health through research-backed integrative approaches. Each episode comprehensively explores the latest scientific studies and expert opinions, offering practical insights and actionable advice for optimizing health and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Melinda Ring and featuring leading professionals in the field of integrative medicine, our podcast explores a wide range of topics ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to the latest mind-body therapies and herbal medicine. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a student, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of integrative practices, Next Level Health provides the knowledge and tools to help you make informed decisions. Join us as we uncover the synergy between conventional treatments and holistic therapies, empowering you to take a comprehensive approach to your wellness journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T12:19:56.039941+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155"},"episode":{"title":"Longevity Made Simple with Dr. Shad Marvasti","slug":"longevity-made-simple-with-dr-shad-marvasti","published_at":"2026-02-23T07:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/longevity-made-simple-with-dr-shad-marvasti","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155","url":"https://701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7.libsyn.com/longevity-made-simple-with-dr-shad-marvasti","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/701f1b8e-08a6-43ea-b51d-d40c0e6babf7/NLH_Shad.mp3?dest-id=4670482","summary":"When heart disease, cancer or diabetes runs in your family, it can feel like your health story is already written — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode of Next Level Health, Dr. Melinda Ring talks with integrative and culinary medicine physician Dr. Shad Marvasti , author of Longevity Made Simple , about how everyday habits can shape long-term health. Dr. Marvasti explains his DRESS Code framework — Diet, Relationships, Exercise, Stress, and Sleep — and how these five lifestyle factors influence how our genes behave and how we age. https://youtu.be/VtlfKtfpq0o 00:00 Lifestyle vs genetics: What really determines health 00:56 The DRESS Code for longevity 02:07 Epigenetics explained simply 05:34 Can lifestyle increase longevity? 09:11 The role of diet in aging well 10:17 Real food vs processed food 16:44 Resetting your taste buds in 28 days 20:29 Easy cooking strategies for better health 22:23 Why relationships affect longevity 26:35 Exercise, stress, and sleep explained 27:34 Healthy stress vs chronic stress 32:31 The future of whole health medicine 36:49 Final advice for living longer","meta_description":"When heart disease, cancer or diabetes runs in your family, it can feel like your health story is already written — but it doesn't have to be. In this epi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2299,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/episodes/longevity-made-simple-with-dr-shad-marvasti/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/next-level-health-with-dr-melinda-ring-7021155/longevity-made-simple-with-dr-shad-marvasti.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}