Infinite Health with Dr. Arasi Maran

Welcome back to Infinite Health, where today’s episode dives into sweeping changes in cardiovascular medicine and what they mean for you. The conversation focused on breakthrough developments in cholesterol-lowering therapies, emerging tests for heart disease risk, and practical strategies for managing elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp. One concept discussed was the advent of the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor and updates on drugs targeting previously “untreatable” risk factors. A key theme that eme...

Welcome back to Infinite Health! In today's episode, Dr. Arasi Maran unravels the fascinating story behind one of modern medicine’s small but mighty marvels: the stent. From its humble, kitchen-counter origins in 1970s Zurich to its life-saving role for millions worldwide, the stent’s journey is one of relentless innovation, failure, and breakthrough. Arasi Maran will guide you through gripping real-life stories, incredible historical moments, and the scientific and ethical debates that shape...

Welcome to Infinite Health. Today's episode tackles one of the most critical and confusing issues facing women as they approach menopause: hormone replacement therapy (HRT). With one in three women over 50 taking HRT, questions swirl around whether it protects the heart or puts breast health at risk. To unravel the facts from the fear, Dr. Arasi Maran, a cardiologist who specializes in coronary artery disease in women and treats breast cancer survivors, giving her unique insight at the inters...

Everywhere you look, it seems like everyone is talking about Ozempic at dinner parties, on social media, and in the headlines. But behind the hype, confusion swirls about what these medications really are, who should be taking them, and what the risks might be. In this episode of Infinite Health, Dr. Maran will unravel the complex world of GLP-1 medications. She'll break down what GLP-1s actually do in the body, how Ozempic became a household name, and the differences between popular medicati...

Welcome back to Infinite Health! In today’s episode, interventional cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran dives into a topic affecting millions of women, yet often hidden in plain sight: the midlife transition, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr. Arasi Maran breaks down why women in their 40s and 50s experience symptoms like exhaustion, sleep disruption, anxiety, mood changes, and unexplained weight gain, symptoms that too often get dismissed as “just stress.” She explores what’s really happening inside...

Welcome to another episode of Infinite Health. What if the number that best predicts how long you'll live isn’t your blood pressure, cholesterol, or smoking status, but a metric almost no one has heard of? In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Moran uncovers the science and significance behind VO2 max, a powerful indicator that could change the way you think about exercise and longevity. Together, they explore why VO2 max matters more than traditional health markers, how you can measure and impro...

Imagine being told your blood sugar is normal, your labs are "fine," and yet, beneath the surface, your body has been struggling for years with a silent metabolic dysfunction. In today's episode of Infinite Health, Dr. Arasi Maran, an interventional cardiologist, to unpacks the hidden epidemic of insulin resistance, a root cause fueling heart attacks, fatty liver, dementia, and more. Despite its impact, insulin resistance is rarely screened for and often missed until it's progressed for a dec...

Welcome back to Infinite Health! On today’s episode, host and cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran dives into a topic that is both surprising and urgent: heart disease is the number one killer of women outpacing cancer, including breast cancer. Yet for most women, the risks and warning signs remain shrouded in mystery, and the medical system too often relies on research based predominantly on men. Dr. Maran to unravels how a woman’s risk of heart disease changes dramatically across her lifespan from ...

Welcome to Infinite Health! In this episode, Dr. Maran to cut through the hype and confusion surrounding peptides, the molecules taking the wellness world by storm. From celebrities and influencers touting miraculous results to a booming marketplace flooded with questionable products, it’s tough to know what’s safe, what’s science-backed, and what’s just clever marketing. Together, Dr. Maran break down what peptides really are, which ones have robust clinical research to support their use, an...

Welcome back to Infinite Health, where we dive deep into the hidden factors that quietly shape our long-term wellbeing. In today’s episode, we shine a new light on blood pressure, one of the most measured yet misunderstood markers in medicine. While most people know their number, few recognize its real impact on their lifelong health. Dr. Arasi Maran challenges the idea that blood pressure is just a box to check at your next appointment. Instead, we explore why it deserves your personal atten...

On this episode of Infinite Health, host and interventional cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran dives deep into one of medicine's most debated and misunderstood topics: cholesterol. With the release of the 2026 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines, the conversation has never been more relevant. Together, they unpack why cholesterol became the “villain” of heart health, explore the real science behind cholesterol’s role in the body, and reveal how public messaging,...

Welcome to Infinite Health, where we cut through the noise and hype surrounding medical trends to bring clarity to your health decisions. In today’s episode, host and cardiologist Dr. Arasi Maran to unpack the rapid rise of GLP-1 medications often touted as “miracle drugs” for weight loss and longevity. Together, they explore why these medications have captured so much public attention, discuss their real clinical purpose, and debunk common misconceptions about their use. From the evidence be...

Welcome back to Infinite Health! In today’s episode, host Dr. Arasi Maran to unpack one of the most misunderstood and invisible drivers of long-term health risk: visceral fat. We’re going beyond the number on the scale to uncover why weight isn’t the whole story for your health, and how cultural beliefs, outdated tools like BMI, and misleading assumptions about thinness can distract us from the real culprits behind cardiometabolic disease. Dr. Arasi Maran pulls back the curtain on what viscer...

Welcome to Infinite Health, the podcast for anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed by the tidal wave of modern health advice. In this first episode, host, interventional cardiologist, and academic physician Dr. Arasi Maran cuts through the confusion surrounding health and wellness. Together, they tackle why health feels more complicated than ever, exploring the rise of trendy quick-fixes, social media noise, and the allure of biohacks and contrast it with the quiet power of evidence-ba...

Infinite Health with Dr. Arasi Maran (formerly Reboot with Dr. Arasi Maran) is a physician-led podcast focused on making clear, evidence-based decisions for long-term health. Each episode explores how to think more intelligently about biomarkers, risk, and prevention - cutting through trends, hype, and oversimplified advice. Rather than chasing quick fixes or optimization culture, the show emphasizes calm, structured, long-horizon thinking grounded in real science and clinical judgment. This ...