Your Heart, Your Health: A Thrive Guide to Preventing Atherosclerosis

At Thrive, we believe that prevention is the future of medicine. We're not here just to manage disease — we're here to help you avoid it altogether. That's the essence of Medicine 3.0: proactive, personalized, and built around you. This guide is your roadmap to protecting your arteries and optimizing your long-term healthspan through our four pillars: nutrition, exercise, sleep, and emotional connection.

Start with Awareness: Know Your Risk

Preventing heart disease begins with understanding where you stand. At Thrive, we begin every patient journey with a full-spectrum risk assessment that includes:

• A deep dive into your medical and family history

• Screening for blood pressure, advanced cholesterol panel, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers

• Optional advanced tools like coronary calcium scans or carotid ultrasound for added clarity

• Fitness assessment to see what your cardiopulmonary system is capable of.

We take the guesswork out of prevention and help you clearly understand your baseline.

Your Daily Lifestyle: The Foundation of Prevention

1. Nutrition: Fueling Longevity

We guide you toward a heart forward nutrition plan tailored to your needs — rich in vibrant vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins. It’s not about restriction; it’s about sustainable choices that keep your heart (and taste buds) happy.

2. Exercise: Movement That Matters

Our plans help you integrate realistic activity into your routine: think 30-45 minutes a day of walking, biking, rowing- with the goal of high volume zone 2 training with some zone 5 mixed in for . We’ll help you track progress and find movement you actually enjoy.

3. Sleep: Your Silent Healer

Quality sleep is non-negotiable. We work with you to optimize rest, screen for sleep apnea, and restore a nightly rhythm that lets your body repair and reset. Our team treats sleep as medicine.

4. Emotional Connection: Your Heart Feels, Too

Loneliness and chronic stress aren’t just emotional — they’re biological risk factors. At Thrive, we prioritize emotional well-being with tools like mindfulness coaching, therapist referrals, and community connections.

Support Beyond Lifestyle: When Medications Make Sense

Sometimes, optimizing your numbers requires a little help. We’ll walk you through evidence-based options like statins, blood pressure medications, or advanced therapies when appropriate. Every decision is personalized, data-informed, and aligned with your goals.

Staying Connected: Thrive as Your Long-Term Partner

We’re not a one-and-done clinic. Thrive builds long-term relationships centered around ongoing optimization. Here’s what that looks like:

• Regular follow-ups to track labs, adjust plans, and celebrate wins

• In-app communication for direct access to your care team

• Digital tools for logging workouts, meals, and sleep patterns

• A practice that listens, learns, and evolves with you

Who Benefits Most?

Whether you're:

• Young and proactive with a strong family history

• Someone with a few early warning signs (like high blood pressure or cholesterol)

• Already managing risk factors but wanting a smarter, more holistic plan

…our team is here to guide, educate, and support you. We meet you where you are — and help you go further.

Ready to Get Ahead of Heart Disease?

We believe that connection is the best medicine. That means building a relationship with you — not just reviewing your labs. Schedule a 10-minute intro call to see if Thrive is right for you, or book your first visit today.

Your heart’s future starts now — and we're here to walk every step of the journey with you.