{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 168: Heart Disease in Law Enforcement","description":"Law enforcement officers and first responders are at significantly higher risk for undetected and deadly heart disease, often with no warning signs. Traditional medical screenings miss 92% of cases, leaving officers and their families vulnerable to preventable tragedy. Episode Summary: In this powerful interview, Dr. Benjamin Stone, co-founder of Sigma Tactical Wellness, joins Cyndi to uncover: Why police officers and first responders face a drastically shorter life expectancy The hidden cardiac risks that standard medical exams fail to detect Groundbreaking research showing 92% of cases are missed with traditional screenings The practical, affordable steps agencies and families can take to protect officers\u2019 health How early intervention can save lives, marriages, and careers in public safety Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor, founder of Code4Couples\u00ae, author of Hold the Line, and retired police spouse. With Dr. Benjamin Stone, an internationally recognized thought leader in officer wellness and cardiac prevention. \ud83d\udcd8 Grab Cyndi\u2019s book Hold the Line \u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook\/dp\/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews \ud83c\udfa4 Book Cyndi for training &amp;amp; speaking \u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/code4couples.com\/training\/ 00:00 \u2013 Welcome &amp;amp; guest intro 02:30 \u2013 Why heart disease is law enforcement\u2019s hidden epidemic 06:00 \u2013 Shocking statistics: life expectancy &amp;amp; risk factors 12:15 \u2013 Why traditional screenings miss 92% of cases 18:40 \u2013 The advanced tests every officer should know about 27:00 \u2013 How agencies can fund and access screenings 32:00 \u2013 Success stories: reducing officer cardiac risk 39:00 \u2013 Dr. Stone\u2019s personal story &amp;amp; call to action 42:30 \u2013 Cyndi\u2019s closing thoughts ","author_name":"Code4Couples","author_url":"http:\/\/code4couples.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38264390\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/021d51\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/193188390"}