Dr Akil was an extremely successful US doctor, but he had angioplasty aged 56 and then open-heart surgery at 61. Here we talk about how he regained his health and became an endurance athlete. His story gives hope to anyone suffering from chronic disease. Read his book: OPEN HEART: Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains: https://www.akiltaher.com Visit Jane's blog on health and happiness whatever your age: https://www.janethurnellread.com Checkout Jane’s Instagram account: / thrivingjane